Finding the Third Proportional to 347,675 and 721,995
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,675 and 721,995 is: 1,499,322.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,675 : 721,995 = 721,995 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,675/721,995 = 721,995/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,675x = 721,995 × 721,995 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,675x = 521,276,780,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,276,780,025/347,675 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,499,322.01
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