Finding the Third Proportional to 342,482 and 743,325
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,482 and 743,325 is: 1,613,317.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,482 : 743,325 = 743,325 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,482/743,325 = 743,325/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,482x = 743,325 × 743,325 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,482x = 552,532,055,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 552,532,055,625/342,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,613,317.07
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