Finding the Third Proportional to 347,013 and 803,261
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,013 and 803,261 is: 1,859,377.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,013 : 803,261 = 803,261 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,013/803,261 = 803,261/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,013x = 803,261 × 803,261 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,013x = 645,228,234,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 645,228,234,121/347,013 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,859,377.70
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