Finding the Third Proportional to 350,841 and 738,359
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,841 and 738,359 is: 1,553,906.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,841 : 738,359 = 738,359 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,841/738,359 = 738,359/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,841x = 738,359 × 738,359 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,841x = 545,174,012,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 545,174,012,881/350,841 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,553,906.22
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