Finding the Third Proportional to 346,368 and 719,952
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,368 and 719,952 is: 1,496,474.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,368 : 719,952 = 719,952 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,368/719,952 = 719,952/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,368x = 719,952 × 719,952 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,368x = 518,330,882,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 518,330,882,304/346,368 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,496,474.51
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