Finding the Third Proportional to 348,262 and 754,488.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,262 and 754,488.50 is: 1,634,553.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,262 : 754,488.50 = 754,488.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,262/754,488.50 = 754,488.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,262x = 754,488.50 × 754,488.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,262x = 569,252,896,632.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 569,252,896,632.25/348,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,634,553.57
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