Finding the Third Proportional to 346,760 and 757,024
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,760 and 757,024 is: 1,652,685.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,760 : 757,024 = 757,024 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,760/757,024 = 757,024/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,760x = 757,024 × 757,024 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,760x = 573,085,336,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 573,085,336,576/346,760 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,652,685.82
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