Finding the Third Proportional to 347,166 and 703,991.25
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,166 and 703,991.25 is: 1,427,569.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,166 : 703,991.25 = 703,991.25 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,166/703,991.25 = 703,991.25/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,166x = 703,991.25 × 703,991.25 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,166x = 495,603,680,076.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 495,603,680,076.56/347,166 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,427,569.75
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