Finding the Third Proportional to 349,966 and 749,501
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,966 and 749,501 is: 1,605,160.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,966 : 749,501 = 749,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,966/749,501 = 749,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,966x = 749,501 × 749,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,966x = 561,751,749,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,751,749,001/349,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,605,160.93
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