Finding the Third Proportional to 347,586 and 761,607
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,586 and 761,607 is: 1,668,781.89
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,586 : 761,607 = 761,607 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,586/761,607 = 761,607/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,586x = 761,607 × 761,607 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,586x = 580,045,222,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 580,045,222,449/347,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,668,781.89
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