Finding the Third Proportional to 343,424 and 755,362
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,424 and 755,362 is: 1,661,420.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,424 : 755,362 = 755,362 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,424/755,362 = 755,362/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,424x = 755,362 × 755,362 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,424x = 570,571,751,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 570,571,751,044/343,424 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,661,420.72
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