Finding the Third Proportional to 348,048 and 737,277.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,048 and 737,277.75 is: 1,561,791.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,048 : 737,277.75 = 737,277.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,048/737,277.75 = 737,277.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,048x = 737,277.75 × 737,277.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,048x = 543,578,480,645.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,578,480,645.06/348,048 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,561,791.71
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