Finding the Third Proportional to 347,478 and 761,448
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,478 and 761,448 is: 1,668,603.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,478 : 761,448 = 761,448 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,478/761,448 = 761,448/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,478x = 761,448 × 761,448 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,478x = 579,803,056,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 579,803,056,704/347,478 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,668,603.64
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