Finding the Third Proportional to 370,548 and 758,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,548 and 758,568 is: 1,552,903.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,548 : 758,568 = 758,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,548/758,568 = 758,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,548x = 758,568 × 758,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,548x = 575,425,410,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,425,410,624/370,548 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,552,903.84
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