Finding the Third Proportional to 345,224 and 738,422
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,224 and 738,422 is: 1,579,458.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,224 : 738,422 = 738,422 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,224/738,422 = 738,422/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,224x = 738,422 × 738,422 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,224x = 545,267,050,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 545,267,050,084/345,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,579,458.70
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