Finding the Third Proportional to 348,294 and 711,348
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,294 and 711,348 is: 1,452,841.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,294 : 711,348 = 711,348 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,294/711,348 = 711,348/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,294x = 711,348 × 711,348 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,294x = 506,015,977,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 506,015,977,104/348,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,452,841.50
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