Finding the Third Proportional to 370,552 and 758,576
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,552 and 758,576 is: 1,552,919.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,552 : 758,576 = 758,576 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,552/758,576 = 758,576/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,552x = 758,576 × 758,576 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,552x = 575,437,547,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,437,547,776/370,552 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,552,919.83
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