Finding the Third Proportional to 349,213 and 762,397
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,213 and 762,397 is: 1,664,454.60
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,213 : 762,397 = 762,397 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,213/762,397 = 762,397/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,213x = 762,397 × 762,397 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,213x = 581,249,185,609 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 581,249,185,609/349,213 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,664,454.60
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