Finding the Third Proportional to 344,108 and 743,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,108 and 743,566 is: 1,606,735.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,108 : 743,566 = 743,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,108/743,566 = 743,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,108x = 743,566 × 743,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,108x = 552,890,396,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 552,890,396,356/344,108 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,606,735.08
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