Finding the Third Proportional to 348,840 and 750,924
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,840 and 750,924 is: 1,616,462.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,840 : 750,924 = 750,924 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,840/750,924 = 750,924/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,840x = 750,924 × 750,924 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,840x = 563,886,853,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,886,853,776/348,840 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,616,462.72
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