Finding the Third Proportional to 346,908 and 756,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,908 and 756,684 is: 1,650,497.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,908 : 756,684 = 756,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,908/756,684 = 756,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,908x = 756,684 × 756,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,908x = 572,570,675,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 572,570,675,856/346,908 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,650,497.18
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