Finding the Third Proportional to 353,072 and 724,915
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Solution
The third proportional to 353,072 and 724,915 is: 1,488,369.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353,072 : 724,915 = 724,915 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353,072/724,915 = 724,915/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353,072x = 724,915 × 724,915 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353,072x = 525,501,757,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 525,501,757,225/353,072 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,488,369.96
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