Finding the Third Proportional to 345,558 and 718,703
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,558 and 718,703 is: 1,494,782.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,558 : 718,703 = 718,703 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,558/718,703 = 718,703/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,558x = 718,703 × 718,703 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,558x = 516,534,002,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,534,002,209/345,558 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,494,782.36
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