Finding the Third Proportional to 343,446 and 755,400
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,446 and 755,400 is: 1,661,481.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,446 : 755,400 = 755,400 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,446/755,400 = 755,400/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,446x = 755,400 × 755,400 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,446x = 570,629,160,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 570,629,160,000/343,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,661,481.46
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