Finding the Third Proportional to 349,882 and 721,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,882 and 721,846 is: 1,489,249.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,882 : 721,846 = 721,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,882/721,846 = 721,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,882x = 721,846 × 721,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,882x = 521,061,647,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,061,647,716/349,882 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,489,249.65
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