Finding the Third Proportional to 348,673 and 750,515
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,673 and 750,515 is: 1,615,475.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,673 : 750,515 = 750,515 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,673/750,515 = 750,515/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,673x = 750,515 × 750,515 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,673x = 563,272,765,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,272,765,225/348,673 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,615,475.72
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