Finding the Third Proportional to 344,202 and 745,600
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,202 and 745,600 is: 1,615,096.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,202 : 745,600 = 745,600 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,202/745,600 = 745,600/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,202x = 745,600 × 745,600 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,202x = 555,919,360,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,919,360,000/344,202 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,615,096.25
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