Finding the Third Proportional to 345,648 and 718,885
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,648 and 718,885 is: 1,495,150.10
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,648 : 718,885 = 718,885 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,648/718,885 = 718,885/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,648x = 718,885 × 718,885 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,648x = 516,795,643,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 516,795,643,225/345,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,495,150.10
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