Finding the Third Proportional to 350,800 and 745,328
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,800 and 745,328 is: 1,583,562.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,800 : 745,328 = 745,328 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,800/745,328 = 745,328/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,800x = 745,328 × 745,328 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,800x = 555,513,827,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,513,827,584/350,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,583,562.79
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