Finding the Third Proportional to 345,124 and 706,975
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,124 and 706,975 is: 1,448,214.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,124 : 706,975 = 706,975 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,124/706,975 = 706,975/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,124x = 706,975 × 706,975 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,124x = 499,813,650,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,813,650,625/345,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,448,214.70
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