Finding the Third Proportional to 350,896 and 714,505
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,896 and 714,505 is: 1,454,896.59
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,896 : 714,505 = 714,505 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,896/714,505 = 714,505/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,896x = 714,505 × 714,505 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,896x = 510,517,395,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,517,395,025/350,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,454,896.59
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