Finding the Third Proportional to 345,121 and 741,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,121 and 741,473 is: 1,593,012.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,121 : 741,473 = 741,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,121/741,473 = 741,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,121x = 741,473 × 741,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,121x = 549,782,209,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,782,209,729/345,121 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,593,012.91
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