Finding the Third Proportional to 344,178 and 738,177.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,178 and 738,177.75 is: 1,583,210.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,178 : 738,177.75 = 738,177.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,178/738,177.75 = 738,177.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,178x = 738,177.75 × 738,177.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,178x = 544,906,390,595.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,906,390,595.06/344,178 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,583,210.99
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