Finding the Third Proportional to 349,966 and 722,014
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,966 and 722,014 is: 1,489,585.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,966 : 722,014 = 722,014 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,966/722,014 = 722,014/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,966x = 722,014 × 722,014 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,966x = 521,304,216,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,304,216,196/349,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,489,585.32
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