Finding the Third Proportional to 347,930 and 741,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,930 and 741,424 is: 1,579,942.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,930 : 741,424 = 741,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,930/741,424 = 741,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,930x = 741,424 × 741,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,930x = 549,709,547,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,709,547,776/347,930 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,579,942.94
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