Finding the Third Proportional to 347,969 and 741,487
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,969 and 741,487 is: 1,580,034.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,969 : 741,487 = 741,487 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,969/741,487 = 741,487/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,969x = 741,487 × 741,487 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,969x = 549,802,971,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,802,971,169/347,969 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,580,034.35
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