Finding the Third Proportional to 531,676 and 758,346
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Solution
The third proportional to 531,676 and 758,346 is: 1,081,652.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
531,676 : 758,346 = 758,346 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
531,676/758,346 = 758,346/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
531,676x = 758,346 × 758,346 - Step 4: Simplify right side
531,676x = 575,088,655,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 575,088,655,716/531,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,081,652.46
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