Finding the Third Proportional to 347,799 and 732,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,799 and 732,960 is: 1,544,657.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,799 : 732,960 = 732,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,799/732,960 = 732,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,799x = 732,960 × 732,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,799x = 537,230,361,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 537,230,361,600/347,799 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,544,657.58
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