Finding the Third Proportional to 370,539 and 754,200
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,539 and 754,200 is: 1,535,108.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,539 : 754,200 = 754,200 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,539/754,200 = 754,200/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,539x = 754,200 × 754,200 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,539x = 568,817,640,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,817,640,000/370,539 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,535,108.69
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