Finding the Third Proportional to 349,932 and 714,624
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,932 and 714,624 is: 1,459,390.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,932 : 714,624 = 714,624 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,932/714,624 = 714,624/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,932x = 714,624 × 714,624 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,932x = 510,687,461,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,687,461,376/349,932 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,459,390.57
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