Finding the Third Proportional to 346,896 and 756,661.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,896 and 756,661.50 is: 1,650,456.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,896 : 756,661.50 = 756,661.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,896/756,661.50 = 756,661.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,896x = 756,661.50 × 756,661.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,896x = 572,536,625,582.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 572,536,625,582.25/346,896 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,650,456.12
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