Finding the Third Proportional to 347,756 and 732,873
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,756 and 732,873 is: 1,544,481.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,756 : 732,873 = 732,873 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,756/732,873 = 732,873/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,756x = 732,873 × 732,873 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,756x = 537,102,834,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 537,102,834,129/347,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,544,481.86
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