Finding the Third Proportional to 345,800 and 708,730
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,800 and 708,730 is: 1,452,568.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,800 : 708,730 = 708,730 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,800/708,730 = 708,730/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,800x = 708,730 × 708,730 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,800x = 502,298,212,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,298,212,900/345,800 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,452,568.57
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