Finding the Third Proportional to 346,992 and 757,050
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,992 and 757,050 is: 1,651,694.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,992 : 757,050 = 757,050 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,992/757,050 = 757,050/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,992x = 757,050 × 757,050 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,992x = 573,124,702,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 573,124,702,500/346,992 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,651,694.28
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