Finding the Third Proportional to 345,136 and 707,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,136 and 707,000 is: 1,448,266.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,136 : 707,000 = 707,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,136/707,000 = 707,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,136x = 707,000 × 707,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,136x = 499,849,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 499,849,000,000/345,136 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,448,266.77
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