Finding the Third Proportional to 344,034 and 729,864
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,034 and 729,864 is: 1,548,397.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,034 : 729,864 = 729,864 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,034/729,864 = 729,864/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,034x = 729,864 × 729,864 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,034x = 532,701,458,496 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 532,701,458,496/344,034 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,548,397.71
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