Finding the Third Proportional to 343,498 and 732,646
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,498 and 732,646 is: 1,562,658.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,498 : 732,646 = 732,646 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,498/732,646 = 732,646/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,498x = 732,646 × 732,646 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,498x = 536,770,161,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 536,770,161,316/343,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,562,658.77
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