Finding the Third Proportional to 350,728 and 761,040
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,728 and 761,040 is: 1,651,370.53
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,728 : 761,040 = 761,040 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,728/761,040 = 761,040/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,728x = 761,040 × 761,040 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,728x = 579,181,881,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 579,181,881,600/350,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,651,370.53
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