Finding the Third Proportional to 350,843 and 738,363
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,843 and 738,363 is: 1,553,914.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,843 : 738,363 = 738,363 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,843/738,363 = 738,363/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,843x = 738,363 × 738,363 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,843x = 545,179,919,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 545,179,919,769/350,843 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,553,914.20
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