Finding the Third Proportional to 342,376 and 763,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,376 and 763,430 is: 1,702,296.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,376 : 763,430 = 763,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,376/763,430 = 763,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,376x = 763,430 × 763,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,376x = 582,825,364,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 582,825,364,900/342,376 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,702,296.20
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