Finding the Third Proportional to 346,884 and 756,632
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,884 and 756,632 is: 1,650,384.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,884 : 756,632 = 756,632 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,884/756,632 = 756,632/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,884x = 756,632 × 756,632 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,884x = 572,491,983,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 572,491,983,424/346,884 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,650,384.52
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