Finding the Third Proportional to 345,780 and 750,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,780 and 750,600 is: 1,629,360.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,780 : 750,600 = 750,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,780/750,600 = 750,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,780x = 750,600 × 750,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,780x = 563,400,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,400,360,000/345,780 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,629,360.75
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