Finding the Third Proportional to 349,972 and 764,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,972 and 764,096 is: 1,668,255.45
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,972 : 764,096 = 764,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,972/764,096 = 764,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,972x = 764,096 × 764,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,972x = 583,842,697,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 583,842,697,216/349,972 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,668,255.45
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