Finding the Third Proportional to 342,951 and 752,304
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,951 and 752,304 is: 1,650,268.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,951 : 752,304 = 752,304 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,951/752,304 = 752,304/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,951x = 752,304 × 752,304 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,951x = 565,961,308,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 565,961,308,416/342,951 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,650,268.72
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