Finding the Third Proportional to 344,309 and 738,424
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,309 and 738,424 is: 1,583,664.68
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,309 : 738,424 = 738,424 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,309/738,424 = 738,424/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,309x = 738,424 × 738,424 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,309x = 545,270,003,776 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 545,270,003,776/344,309 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,583,664.68
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