Finding the Third Proportional to 348,620 and 739,097
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,620 and 739,097 is: 1,566,933.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,620 : 739,097 = 739,097 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,620/739,097 = 739,097/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,620x = 739,097 × 739,097 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,620x = 546,264,375,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 546,264,375,409/348,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,566,933.55
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