Finding the Third Proportional to 343,161 and 752,742
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,161 and 752,742 is: 1,651,179.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,161 : 752,742 = 752,742 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,161/752,742 = 752,742/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,161x = 752,742 × 752,742 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,161x = 566,620,518,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 566,620,518,564/343,161 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,651,179.82
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