Finding the Third Proportional to 344,335 and 743,998
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,335 and 743,998 is: 1,607,542.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,335 : 743,998 = 743,998 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,335/743,998 = 743,998/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,335x = 743,998 × 743,998 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,335x = 553,533,024,004 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 553,533,024,004/344,335 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,607,542.14
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