Finding the Third Proportional to 342,954 and 752,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,954 and 752,310 is: 1,650,280.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,954 : 752,310 = 752,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,954/752,310 = 752,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,954x = 752,310 × 752,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,954x = 565,970,336,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 565,970,336,100/342,954 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,650,280.61
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