Finding the Third Proportional to 344,095 and 809,681
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,095 and 809,681 is: 1,905,239.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,095 : 809,681 = 809,681 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,095/809,681 = 809,681/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,095x = 809,681 × 809,681 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,095x = 655,583,321,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 655,583,321,761/344,095 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,905,239.31
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