Finding the Third Proportional to 349,481 and 744,754
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,481 and 744,754 is: 1,587,092.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,481 : 744,754 = 744,754 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,481/744,754 = 744,754/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,481x = 744,754 × 744,754 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,481x = 554,658,520,516 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,658,520,516/349,481 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,587,092.06
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