Finding the Third Proportional to 346,488 and 752,160
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,488 and 752,160 is: 1,632,797.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,488 : 752,160 = 752,160 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,488/752,160 = 752,160/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,488x = 752,160 × 752,160 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,488x = 565,744,665,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 565,744,665,600/346,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,632,797.28
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