Finding the Third Proportional to 350,003 and 747,982
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,003 and 747,982 is: 1,598,492.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,003 : 747,982 = 747,982 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,003/747,982 = 747,982/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,003x = 747,982 × 747,982 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,003x = 559,477,072,324 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 559,477,072,324/350,003 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,598,492.22
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