Finding the Third Proportional to 345,874 and 757,358
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,874 and 757,358 is: 1,658,381.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,874 : 757,358 = 757,358 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,874/757,358 = 757,358/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,874x = 757,358 × 757,358 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,874x = 573,591,140,164 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 573,591,140,164/345,874 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,658,381.78
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