Finding the Third Proportional to 348,834 and 753,436.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,834 and 753,436.50 is: 1,627,325.78
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,834 : 753,436.50 = 753,436.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,834/753,436.50 = 753,436.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,834x = 753,436.50 × 753,436.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,834x = 567,666,559,532.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 567,666,559,532.25/348,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,627,325.78
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