Finding the Third Proportional to 343,424 and 744,016
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,424 and 744,016 is: 1,611,884.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,424 : 744,016 = 744,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,424/744,016 = 744,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,424x = 744,016 × 744,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,424x = 553,559,808,256 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 553,559,808,256/343,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,611,884.46
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