Finding the Third Proportional to 348,894 and 751,247
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,894 and 751,247 is: 1,617,603.21
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,894 : 751,247 = 751,247 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,894/751,247 = 751,247/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,894x = 751,247 × 751,247 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,894x = 564,372,055,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 564,372,055,009/348,894 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,617,603.21
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