Finding the Third Proportional to 344,224 and 745,635
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,224 and 745,635 is: 1,615,144.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,224 : 745,635 = 745,635 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,224/745,635 = 745,635/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,224x = 745,635 × 745,635 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,224x = 555,971,553,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,971,553,225/344,224 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,615,144.65
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