Finding the Third Proportional to 345,186 and 753,126.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,186 and 753,126.75 is: 1,643,171.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,186 : 753,126.75 = 753,126.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,186/753,126.75 = 753,126.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,186x = 753,126.75 × 753,126.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,186x = 567,199,901,565.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 567,199,901,565.56/345,186 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,643,171.80
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