Finding the Third Proportional to 349,224 and 762,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,224 and 762,418 is: 1,664,493.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,224 : 762,418 = 762,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,224/762,418 = 762,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,224x = 762,418 × 762,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,224x = 581,281,206,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 581,281,206,724/349,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,664,493.87
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