Finding the Third Proportional to 352,017 and 747,666
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,017 and 747,666 is: 1,588,004.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,017 : 747,666 = 747,666 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,017/747,666 = 747,666/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,017x = 747,666 × 747,666 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,017x = 559,004,447,556 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 559,004,447,556/352,017 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,588,004.12
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