Finding the Third Proportional to 343,446 and 737,676
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,446 and 737,676 is: 1,584,429.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,446 : 737,676 = 737,676 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,446/737,676 = 737,676/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,446x = 737,676 × 737,676 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,446x = 544,165,880,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,165,880,976/343,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,584,429.23
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