Finding the Third Proportional to 348,538 and 762,684
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,538 and 762,684 is: 1,668,933.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,538 : 762,684 = 762,684 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,538/762,684 = 762,684/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,538x = 762,684 × 762,684 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,538x = 581,686,883,856 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 581,686,883,856/348,538 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,668,933.90
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