Finding the Third Proportional to 348,571 and 761,105
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,571 and 761,105 is: 1,661,873.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,571 : 761,105 = 761,105 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,571/761,105 = 761,105/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,571x = 761,105 × 761,105 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,571x = 579,280,821,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 579,280,821,025/348,571 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,661,873.25
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