Finding the Third Proportional to 350,498 and 762,506
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,498 and 762,506 is: 1,658,826.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,498 : 762,506 = 762,506 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,498/762,506 = 762,506/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,498x = 762,506 × 762,506 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,498x = 581,415,400,036 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 581,415,400,036/350,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,658,826.58
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