Finding the Third Proportional to 348,966 and 753,639.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,966 and 753,639.75 is: 1,627,588.00
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,966 : 753,639.75 = 753,639.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,966/753,639.75 = 753,639.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,966x = 753,639.75 × 753,639.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,966x = 567,972,872,780.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 567,972,872,780.06/348,966 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,627,588.00
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