Finding the Third Proportional to 341,292 and 744,696
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,292 and 744,696 is: 1,624,919.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,292 : 744,696 = 744,696 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,292/744,696 = 744,696/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,292x = 744,696 × 744,696 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,292x = 554,572,132,416 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,572,132,416/341,292 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,624,919.81
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