Finding the Third Proportional to 349,716 and 762,663
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,716 and 762,663 is: 1,663,220.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,716 : 762,663 = 762,663 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,716/762,663 = 762,663/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,716x = 762,663 × 762,663 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,716x = 581,654,851,569 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 581,654,851,569/349,716 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,663,220.59
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