Finding the Third Proportional to 345,292 and 714,560
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,292 and 714,560 is: 1,478,736.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,292 : 714,560 = 714,560 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,292/714,560 = 714,560/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,292x = 714,560 × 714,560 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,292x = 510,595,993,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 510,595,993,600/345,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,478,736.82
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