Finding the Third Proportional to 347.63 and 756
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Solution
The third proportional to 347.63 and 756 is: 1,644.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347.63 : 756 = 756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347.63/756 = 756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347.63x = 756 × 756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347.63x = 571,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 571,536/347.63 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,644.12
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