Finding the Third Proportional to 342,988 and 743,000
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,988 and 743,000 is: 1,609,528.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,988 : 743,000 = 743,000 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,988/743,000 = 743,000/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,988x = 743,000 × 743,000 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,988x = 552,049,000,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 552,049,000,000/342,988 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,609,528.61
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