Finding the Third Proportional to 350,709 and 749,289
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,709 and 749,289 is: 1,600,854.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,709 : 749,289 = 749,289 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,709/749,289 = 749,289/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,709x = 749,289 × 749,289 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,709x = 561,434,005,521 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 561,434,005,521/350,709 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,600,854.29
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