Finding the Third Proportional to 347,670 and 721,986.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,670 and 721,986.75 is: 1,499,309.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,670 : 721,986.75 = 721,986.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,670/721,986.75 = 721,986.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,670x = 721,986.75 × 721,986.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,670x = 521,264,867,175.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,264,867,175.56/347,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,499,309.31
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