Finding the Third Proportional to 346,867 and 752,697.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,867 and 752,697.50 is: 1,633,345.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,867 : 752,697.50 = 752,697.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,867/752,697.50 = 752,697.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,867x = 752,697.50 × 752,697.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,867x = 566,553,526,506.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 566,553,526,506.25/346,867 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,633,345.13
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