Finding the Third Proportional to 345,960 and 750,960
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,960 and 750,960 is: 1,630,075.50
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,960 : 750,960 = 750,960 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,960/750,960 = 750,960/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,960x = 750,960 × 750,960 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,960x = 563,940,921,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,940,921,600/345,960 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,630,075.50
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