Finding the Third Proportional to 347,686 and 722,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,686 and 722,016 is: 1,499,361.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,686 : 722,016 = 722,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,686/722,016 = 722,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,686x = 722,016 × 722,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,686x = 521,307,104,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 521,307,104,256/347,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,499,361.79
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