Finding the Third Proportional to 345,681 and 739,314
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,681 and 739,314 is: 1,581,183.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,681 : 739,314 = 739,314 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,681/739,314 = 739,314/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,681x = 739,314 × 739,314 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,681x = 546,585,190,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 546,585,190,596/345,681 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,581,183.78
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