Finding the Third Proportional to 343,422 and 744,012
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,422 and 744,012 is: 1,611,876.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,422 : 744,012 = 744,012 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,422/744,012 = 744,012/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,422x = 744,012 × 744,012 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,422x = 553,553,856,144 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 553,553,856,144/343,422 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,611,876.51
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