Finding the Third Proportional to 350,304 and 728,565
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,304 and 728,565 is: 1,515,275.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,304 : 728,565 = 728,565 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,304/728,565 = 728,565/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,304x = 728,565 × 728,565 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,304x = 530,806,959,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 530,806,959,225/350,304 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,515,275.19
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