Finding the Third Proportional to 349,638 and 766,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,638 and 766,524 is: 1,680,478.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,638 : 766,524 = 766,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,638/766,524 = 766,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,638x = 766,524 × 766,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,638x = 587,559,042,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 587,559,042,576/349,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,680,478.22
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