Finding the Third Proportional to 349,272 and 763,924.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,272 and 763,924.50 is: 1,670,848.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,272 : 763,924.50 = 763,924.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,272/763,924.50 = 763,924.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,272x = 763,924.50 × 763,924.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,272x = 583,580,641,700.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 583,580,641,700.25/349,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,670,848.63
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