Finding the Third Proportional to 348,616 and 739,089
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,616 and 739,089 is: 1,566,917.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,616 : 739,089 = 739,089 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,616/739,089 = 739,089/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,616x = 739,089 × 739,089 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,616x = 546,252,549,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 546,252,549,921/348,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,566,917.61
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