Finding the Third Proportional to 347,857 and 738,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,857 and 738,360 is: 1,567,240.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,857 : 738,360 = 738,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,857/738,360 = 738,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,857x = 738,360 × 738,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,857x = 545,175,489,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 545,175,489,600/347,857 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,567,240.24
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