Finding the Third Proportional to 350,704 and 745,148
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,704 and 745,148 is: 1,583,231.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,704 : 745,148 = 745,148 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,704/745,148 = 745,148/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,704x = 745,148 × 745,148 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,704x = 555,245,541,904 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,245,541,904/350,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,583,231.28
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