Finding the Third Proportional to 345,222 and 738,418
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,222 and 738,418 is: 1,579,450.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,222 : 738,418 = 738,418 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,222/738,418 = 738,418/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,222x = 738,418 × 738,418 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,222x = 545,261,142,724 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 545,261,142,724/345,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,579,450.74
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