Finding the Third Proportional to 347,980 and 741,534
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,980 and 741,534 is: 1,580,184.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,980 : 741,534 = 741,534 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,980/741,534 = 741,534/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,980x = 741,534 × 741,534 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,980x = 549,872,673,156 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,872,673,156/347,980 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,580,184.70
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