Finding the Third Proportional to 370,574 and 722,716
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Solution
The third proportional to 370,574 and 722,716 is: 1,409,484.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
370,574 : 722,716 = 722,716 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
370,574/722,716 = 722,716/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
370,574x = 722,716 × 722,716 - Step 4: Simplify right side
370,574x = 522,318,416,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 522,318,416,656/370,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,409,484.79
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