Finding the Third Proportional to 347,832 and 733,026
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,832 and 733,026 is: 1,544,789.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,832 : 733,026 = 733,026 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,832/733,026 = 733,026/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,832x = 733,026 × 733,026 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,832x = 537,327,116,676 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 537,327,116,676/347,832 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,544,789.20
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