Finding the Third Proportional to 349,738 and 749,094
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,738 and 749,094 is: 1,604,463.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,738 : 749,094 = 749,094 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,738/749,094 = 749,094/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,738x = 749,094 × 749,094 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,738x = 561,141,820,836 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,141,820,836/349,738 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,604,463.40
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