Finding the Third Proportional to 344,208 and 745,618.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,208 and 745,618.50 is: 1,615,148.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,208 : 745,618.50 = 745,618.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,208/745,618.50 = 745,618.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,208x = 745,618.50 × 745,618.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,208x = 555,946,947,542.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,946,947,542.25/344,208 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,615,148.25
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