Finding the Third Proportional to 348,847 and 750,937
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,847 and 750,937 is: 1,616,486.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,847 : 750,937 = 750,937 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,847/750,937 = 750,937/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,847x = 750,937 × 750,937 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,847x = 563,906,377,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,906,377,969/348,847 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,616,486.25
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