Finding the Third Proportional to 353,673 and 723,687
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Solution
The third proportional to 353,673 and 723,687 is: 1,480,811.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353,673 : 723,687 = 723,687 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353,673/723,687 = 723,687/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353,673x = 723,687 × 723,687 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353,673x = 523,722,873,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 523,722,873,969/353,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,480,811.01
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