Finding the Third Proportional to 344,051 and 729,898
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,051 and 729,898 is: 1,548,465.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,051 : 729,898 = 729,898 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,051/729,898 = 729,898/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,051x = 729,898 × 729,898 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,051x = 532,751,090,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 532,751,090,404/344,051 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,548,465.46
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