Finding the Third Proportional to 350,038 and 748,056
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,038 and 748,056 is: 1,598,648.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,038 : 748,056 = 748,056 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,038/748,056 = 748,056/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,038x = 748,056 × 748,056 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,038x = 559,587,779,136 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 559,587,779,136/350,038 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,598,648.66
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