Finding the Third Proportional to 350,639 and 744,964
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,639 and 744,964 is: 1,582,742.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,639 : 744,964 = 744,964 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,639/744,964 = 744,964/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,639x = 744,964 × 744,964 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,639x = 554,971,361,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,971,361,296/350,639 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,582,742.82
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