Finding the Third Proportional to 346,836 and 756,700.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,836 and 756,700.50 is: 1,650,911.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,836 : 756,700.50 = 756,700.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,836/756,700.50 = 756,700.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,836x = 756,700.50 × 756,700.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,836x = 572,595,646,700.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 572,595,646,700.25/346,836 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,650,911.80
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