Finding the Third Proportional to 347,710 and 761,786
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,710 and 761,786 is: 1,668,971.01
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,710 : 761,786 = 761,786 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,710/761,786 = 761,786/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,710x = 761,786 × 761,786 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,710x = 580,317,909,796 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 580,317,909,796/347,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,668,971.01
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