Finding the Third Proportional to 342,294 and 763,293
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,294 and 763,293 is: 1,702,092.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,294 : 763,293 = 763,293 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,294/763,293 = 763,293/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,294x = 763,293 × 763,293 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,294x = 582,616,203,849 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 582,616,203,849/342,294 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,702,092.95
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