Finding the Third Proportional to 346,571 and 758,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,571 and 758,365 is: 1,659,450.66
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,571 : 758,365 = 758,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,571/758,365 = 758,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,571x = 758,365 × 758,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,571x = 575,117,473,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,117,473,225/346,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,659,450.66
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