Finding the Third Proportional to 346,860 and 752,683.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,860 and 752,683.50 is: 1,633,317.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,860 : 752,683.50 = 752,683.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,860/752,683.50 = 752,683.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,860x = 752,683.50 × 752,683.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,860x = 566,532,451,172.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 566,532,451,172.25/346,860 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,633,317.34
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