Finding the Third Proportional to 347,756 and 762,010
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,756 and 762,010 is: 1,669,731.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,756 : 762,010 = 762,010 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,756/762,010 = 762,010/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,756x = 762,010 × 762,010 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,756x = 580,659,240,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 580,659,240,100/347,756 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,669,731.77
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