Finding the Third Proportional to 348,492 and 755,484
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,492 and 755,484 is: 1,637,788.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,492 : 755,484 = 755,484 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,492/755,484 = 755,484/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,492x = 755,484 × 755,484 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,492x = 570,756,074,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 570,756,074,256/348,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,637,788.17
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