Finding the Third Proportional to 347,544 and 757,296
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,544 and 757,296 is: 1,650,142.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,544 : 757,296 = 757,296 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,544/757,296 = 757,296/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,544x = 757,296 × 757,296 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,544x = 573,497,231,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 573,497,231,616/347,544 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,650,142.81
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