Finding the Third Proportional to 348,050 and 737,284
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,050 and 737,284 is: 1,561,809.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,050 : 737,284 = 737,284 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,050/737,284 = 737,284/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,050x = 737,284 × 737,284 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,050x = 543,587,696,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 543,587,696,656/348,050 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,561,809.21
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