Finding the Third Proportional to 345,720 and 739,392
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,720 and 739,392 is: 1,581,339.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,720 : 739,392 = 739,392 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,720/739,392 = 739,392/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,720x = 739,392 × 739,392 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,720x = 546,700,529,664 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 546,700,529,664/345,720 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,581,339.03
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