Finding the Third Proportional to 349,884 and 763,073
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,884 and 763,073 is: 1,664,209.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,884 : 763,073 = 763,073 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,884/763,073 = 763,073/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,884x = 763,073 × 763,073 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,884x = 582,280,403,329 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 582,280,403,329/349,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,664,209.86
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