Finding the Third Proportional to 349,455 and 753,961
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,455 and 753,961 is: 1,626,696.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,455 : 753,961 = 753,961 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,455/753,961 = 753,961/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,455x = 753,961 × 753,961 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,455x = 568,457,189,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,457,189,521/349,455 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,626,696.40
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