Finding the Third Proportional to 339,345 and 745,935
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,345 and 745,935 is: 1,639,685.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,345 : 745,935 = 745,935 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,345/745,935 = 745,935/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,345x = 745,935 × 745,935 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,345x = 556,419,024,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 556,419,024,225/339,345 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,639,685.35
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