Finding the Third Proportional to 348,890 and 751,239
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,890 and 751,239 is: 1,617,587.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,890 : 751,239 = 751,239 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,890/751,239 = 751,239/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,890x = 751,239 × 751,239 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,890x = 564,360,035,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 564,360,035,121/348,890 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,617,587.31
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