Finding the Third Proportional to 350,712 and 760,446
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,712 and 760,446 is: 1,648,868.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,712 : 760,446 = 760,446 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,712/760,446 = 760,446/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,712x = 760,446 × 760,446 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,712x = 578,278,118,916 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 578,278,118,916/350,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,648,868.93
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