Finding the Third Proportional to 347,283 and 737,199
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,283 and 737,199 is: 1,564,897.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,283 : 737,199 = 737,199 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,283/737,199 = 737,199/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,283x = 737,199 × 737,199 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,283x = 543,462,365,601 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,462,365,601/347,283 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,564,897.69
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