Finding the Third Proportional to 343,482 and 744,139.88
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,482 and 744,139.88 is: 1,612,148.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,482 : 744,139.88 = 744,139.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,482/744,139.88 = 744,139.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,482x = 744,139.88 × 744,139.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,482x = 553,744,153,565.02 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 553,744,153,565.02/343,482 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,612,148.97
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