Finding the Third Proportional to 344,290 and 745,753
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,290 and 745,753 is: 1,615,346.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,290 : 745,753 = 745,753 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,290/745,753 = 745,753/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,290x = 745,753 × 745,753 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,290x = 556,147,537,009 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 556,147,537,009/344,290 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,615,346.18
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