Finding the Third Proportional to 344,416 and 741,607
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,416 and 741,607 is: 1,596,850.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,416 : 741,607 = 741,607 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,416/741,607 = 741,607/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,416x = 741,607 × 741,607 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,416x = 549,980,942,449 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,980,942,449/344,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,596,850.73
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