Finding the Third Proportional to 349,517 and 756,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,517 and 756,159 is: 1,635,904.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,517 : 756,159 = 756,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,517/756,159 = 756,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,517x = 756,159 × 756,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,517x = 571,776,433,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 571,776,433,281/349,517 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,635,904.50
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