Finding the Third Proportional to 347,568 and 759,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,568 and 759,000 is: 1,657,462.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,568 : 759,000 = 759,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,568/759,000 = 759,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,568x = 759,000 × 759,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,568x = 576,081,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 576,081,000,000/347,568 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,657,462.71
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