Finding the Third Proportional to 344,431 and 748,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,431 and 748,627 is: 1,627,154.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,431 : 748,627 = 748,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,431/748,627 = 748,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,431x = 748,627 × 748,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,431x = 560,442,385,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 560,442,385,129/344,431 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,627,154.31
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