Finding the Third Proportional to 345,114 and 706,959
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,114 and 706,959 is: 1,448,191.11
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,114 : 706,959 = 706,959 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,114/706,959 = 706,959/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,114x = 706,959 × 706,959 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,114x = 499,791,027,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,791,027,681/345,114 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,448,191.11
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