Finding the Third Proportional to 343,421 and 755,356
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,421 and 755,356 is: 1,661,408.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,421 : 755,356 = 755,356 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,421/755,356 = 755,356/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,421x = 755,356 × 755,356 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,421x = 570,562,686,736 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 570,562,686,736/343,421 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,661,408.84
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