Finding the Third Proportional to 349,226 and 749,428
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,226 and 749,428 is: 1,608,248.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,226 : 749,428 = 749,428 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,226/749,428 = 749,428/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,226x = 749,428 × 749,428 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,226x = 561,642,327,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,642,327,184/349,226 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,608,248.89
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