Finding the Third Proportional to 349,688 and 728,896
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,688 and 728,896 is: 1,519,324.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,688 : 728,896 = 728,896 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,688/728,896 = 728,896/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,688x = 728,896 × 728,896 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,688x = 531,289,378,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 531,289,378,816/349,688 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,519,324.02
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