Finding the Third Proportional to 352,516 and 745,218
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,516 and 745,218 is: 1,575,389.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,516 : 745,218 = 745,218 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,516/745,218 = 745,218/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,516x = 745,218 × 745,218 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,516x = 555,349,867,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,349,867,524/352,516 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,575,389.11
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