Finding the Third Proportional to 346,512 and 759,216
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,512 and 759,216 is: 1,663,460.24
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,512 : 759,216 = 759,216 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,512/759,216 = 759,216/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,512x = 759,216 × 759,216 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,512x = 576,408,934,656 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,408,934,656/346,512 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,663,460.24
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