Finding the Third Proportional to 344,400 and 743,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,400 and 743,168 is: 1,603,654.69
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,400 : 743,168 = 743,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,400/743,168 = 743,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,400x = 743,168 × 743,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,400x = 552,298,676,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 552,298,676,224/344,400 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,603,654.69
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