Finding the Third Proportional to 346,952 and 739,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,952 and 739,709 is: 1,577,075.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,952 : 739,709 = 739,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,952/739,709 = 739,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,952x = 739,709 × 739,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,952x = 547,169,404,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 547,169,404,681/346,952 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,577,075.23
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