Finding the Third Proportional to 347,802 and 732,966
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,802 and 732,966 is: 1,544,669.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,802 : 732,966 = 732,966 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,802/732,966 = 732,966/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,802x = 732,966 × 732,966 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,802x = 537,239,157,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 537,239,157,156/347,802 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,544,669.55
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