Finding the Third Proportional to 347,286 and 737,205
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,286 and 737,205 is: 1,564,909.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,286 : 737,205 = 737,205 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,286/737,205 = 737,205/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,286x = 737,205 × 737,205 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,286x = 543,471,212,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,471,212,025/347,286 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,564,909.65
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