Finding the Third Proportional to 348,574 and 761,111
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,574 and 761,111 is: 1,661,885.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,574 : 761,111 = 761,111 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,574/761,111 = 761,111/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,574x = 761,111 × 761,111 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,574x = 579,289,954,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 579,289,954,321/348,574 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,661,885.15
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