Finding the Third Proportional to 344,009 and 729,814
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,009 and 729,814 is: 1,548,298.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,009 : 729,814 = 729,814 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,009/729,814 = 729,814/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,009x = 729,814 × 729,814 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,009x = 532,628,474,596 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 532,628,474,596/344,009 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,548,298.08
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