Finding the Third Proportional to 349,564 and 744,885
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,564 and 744,885 is: 1,587,273.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,564 : 744,885 = 744,885 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,564/744,885 = 744,885/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,564x = 744,885 × 744,885 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,564x = 554,853,663,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,853,663,225/349,564 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,587,273.47
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