Finding the Third Proportional to 343,356 and 747,718
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,356 and 747,718 is: 1,628,287.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,356 : 747,718 = 747,718 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,356/747,718 = 747,718/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,356x = 747,718 × 747,718 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,356x = 559,082,207,524 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 559,082,207,524/343,356 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,628,287.28
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