Finding the Third Proportional to 348,731 and 739,316
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,731 and 739,316 is: 1,567,363.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,731 : 739,316 = 739,316 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,731/739,316 = 739,316/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,731x = 739,316 × 739,316 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,731x = 546,588,147,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 546,588,147,856/348,731 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,567,363.23
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