Finding the Third Proportional to 342,947 and 751,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,947 and 751,275 is: 1,645,776.54
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,947 : 751,275 = 751,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,947/751,275 = 751,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,947x = 751,275 × 751,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,947x = 564,414,125,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 564,414,125,625/342,947 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,645,776.54
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