Finding the Third Proportional to 344,258 and 750,820
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,258 and 750,820 is: 1,637,523.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,258 : 750,820 = 750,820 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,258/750,820 = 750,820/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,258x = 750,820 × 750,820 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,258x = 563,730,672,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 563,730,672,400/344,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,637,523.81
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