Finding the Third Proportional to 344,296 and 742,976
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,296 and 742,976 is: 1,603,310.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,296 : 742,976 = 742,976 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,296/742,976 = 742,976/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,296x = 742,976 × 742,976 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,296x = 552,013,336,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 552,013,336,576/344,296 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,603,310.34
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