Finding the Third Proportional to 346,124 and 751,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,124 and 751,000 is: 1,629,476.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,124 : 751,000 = 751,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,124/751,000 = 751,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,124x = 751,000 × 751,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,124x = 564,001,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 564,001,000,000/346,124 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,629,476.72
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