Finding the Third Proportional to 352,570 and 723,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,570 and 723,914 is: 1,486,375.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,570 : 723,914 = 723,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,570/723,914 = 723,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,570x = 723,914 × 723,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,570x = 524,051,479,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 524,051,479,396/352,570 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,486,375.70
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