Finding the Third Proportional to 349,212 and 762,394.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,212 and 762,394.50 is: 1,664,448.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,212 : 762,394.50 = 762,394.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,212/762,394.50 = 762,394.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,212x = 762,394.50 × 762,394.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,212x = 581,245,373,630.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 581,245,373,630.25/349,212 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,664,448.45
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