Finding the Third Proportional to 347,452 and 754,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,452 and 754,682 is: 1,639,204.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,452 : 754,682 = 754,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,452/754,682 = 754,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,452x = 754,682 × 754,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,452x = 569,544,921,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 569,544,921,124/347,452 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,639,204.61
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