Finding the Third Proportional to 343,683 and 754,609
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,683 and 754,609 is: 1,656,860.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,683 : 754,609 = 754,609 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,683/754,609 = 754,609/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,683x = 754,609 × 754,609 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,683x = 569,434,742,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 569,434,742,881/343,683 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,656,860.37
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