Finding the Third Proportional to 346,710 and 745,908
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,710 and 745,908 is: 1,604,738.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,710 : 745,908 = 745,908 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,710/745,908 = 745,908/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,710x = 745,908 × 745,908 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,710x = 556,378,744,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 556,378,744,464/346,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,604,738.09
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