Finding the Third Proportional to 342,906 and 753,686
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,906 and 753,686 is: 1,656,554.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,906 : 753,686 = 753,686 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,906/753,686 = 753,686/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,906x = 753,686 × 753,686 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,906x = 568,042,586,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,042,586,596/342,906 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,656,554.82
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