Finding the Third Proportional to 344,312 and 745,798
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,312 and 745,798 is: 1,615,437.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,312 : 745,798 = 745,798 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,312/745,798 = 745,798/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,312x = 745,798 × 745,798 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,312x = 556,214,656,804 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 556,214,656,804/344,312 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,615,437.91
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