Finding the Third Proportional to 346,970 and 756,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,970 and 756,814 is: 1,650,769.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,970 : 756,814 = 756,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,970/756,814 = 756,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,970x = 756,814 × 756,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,970x = 572,767,430,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 572,767,430,596/346,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,650,769.32
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