Finding the Third Proportional to 340,174 and 744,797
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,174 and 744,797 is: 1,630,702.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,174 : 744,797 = 744,797 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,174/744,797 = 744,797/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,174x = 744,797 × 744,797 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,174x = 554,722,571,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,722,571,209/340,174 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,630,702.44
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