Finding the Third Proportional to 349,228 and 749,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,228 and 749,432 is: 1,608,256.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,228 : 749,432 = 749,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,228/749,432 = 749,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,228x = 749,432 × 749,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,228x = 561,648,322,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,648,322,624/349,228 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,608,256.85
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