Finding the Third Proportional to 349,976 and 749,521
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,976 and 749,521 is: 1,605,200.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,976 : 749,521 = 749,521 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,976/749,521 = 749,521/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,976x = 749,521 × 749,521 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,976x = 561,781,729,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,781,729,441/349,976 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,605,200.73
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