Finding the Third Proportional to 346,356 and 719,928
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,356 and 719,928 is: 1,496,426.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,356 : 719,928 = 719,928 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,356/719,928 = 719,928/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,356x = 719,928 × 719,928 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,356x = 518,296,325,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 518,296,325,184/346,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,496,426.58
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