Finding the Third Proportional to 350,636 and 744,956
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,636 and 744,956 is: 1,582,722.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,636 : 744,956 = 744,956 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,636/744,956 = 744,956/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,636x = 744,956 × 744,956 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,636x = 554,959,441,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,959,441,936/350,636 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,582,722.37
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