Finding the Third Proportional to 345,968 and 752,486
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,968 and 752,486 is: 1,636,669.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,968 : 752,486 = 752,486 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,968/752,486 = 752,486/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,968x = 752,486 × 752,486 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,968x = 566,235,180,196 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 566,235,180,196/345,968 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,636,669.23
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