Finding the Third Proportional to 346,568 and 758,360
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,568 and 758,360 is: 1,659,443.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,568 : 758,360 = 758,360 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,568/758,360 = 758,360/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,568x = 758,360 × 758,360 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,568x = 575,109,889,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,109,889,600/346,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,659,443.14
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