Finding the Third Proportional to 344,505 and 730,704
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,505 and 730,704 is: 1,549,842.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,505 : 730,704 = 730,704 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,505/730,704 = 730,704/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,505x = 730,704 × 730,704 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,505x = 533,928,335,616 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 533,928,335,616/344,505 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,549,842.05
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