Finding the Third Proportional to 350,016 and 714,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,016 and 714,798 is: 1,459,750.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,016 : 714,798 = 714,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,016/714,798 = 714,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,016x = 714,798 × 714,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,016x = 510,936,180,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,936,180,804/350,016 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,459,750.93
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