Finding the Third Proportional to 346,664 and 745,070
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,664 and 745,070 is: 1,601,346.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,664 : 745,070 = 745,070 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,664/745,070 = 745,070/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,664x = 745,070 × 745,070 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,664x = 555,129,304,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,129,304,900/346,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,601,346.85
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