Finding the Third Proportional to 348,414 and 763,257
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,414 and 763,257 is: 1,672,037.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,414 : 763,257 = 763,257 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,414/763,257 = 763,257/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,414x = 763,257 × 763,257 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,414x = 582,561,248,049 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 582,561,248,049/348,414 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,672,037.43
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