Finding the Third Proportional to 346,950 and 756,945
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,950 and 756,945 is: 1,651,436.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,950 : 756,945 = 756,945 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,950/756,945 = 756,945/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,950x = 756,945 × 756,945 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,950x = 572,965,733,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 572,965,733,025/346,950 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,651,436.04
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