Finding the Third Proportional to 351,572 and 728,066
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Solution
The third proportional to 351,572 and 728,066 is: 1,507,742.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
351,572 : 728,066 = 728,066 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
351,572/728,066 = 728,066/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
351,572x = 728,066 × 728,066 - Step 4: Simplify right side
351,572x = 530,080,100,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 530,080,100,356/351,572 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,507,742.65
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