Finding the Third Proportional to 342,825 and 702,354
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,825 and 702,354 is: 1,438,929.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,825 : 702,354 = 702,354 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,825/702,354 = 702,354/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,825x = 702,354 × 702,354 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,825x = 493,301,141,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,301,141,316/342,825 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,438,929.90
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