Finding the Third Proportional to 347,501 and 751,215
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,501 and 751,215 is: 1,623,949.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,501 : 751,215 = 751,215 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,501/751,215 = 751,215/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,501x = 751,215 × 751,215 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,501x = 564,323,976,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 564,323,976,225/347,501 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,623,949.22
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