Finding the Third Proportional to 346,866 and 752,695.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,866 and 752,695.50 is: 1,633,341.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,866 : 752,695.50 = 752,695.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,866/752,695.50 = 752,695.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,866x = 752,695.50 × 752,695.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,866x = 566,550,515,720.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 566,550,515,720.25/346,866 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,633,341.16
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