Finding the Third Proportional to 347,784 and 762,240
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,784 and 762,240 is: 1,670,605.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,784 : 762,240 = 762,240 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,784/762,240 = 762,240/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,784x = 762,240 × 762,240 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,784x = 581,009,817,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 581,009,817,600/347,784 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,670,605.37
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