Finding the Third Proportional to 344,580 and 730,075
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,580 and 730,075 is: 1,546,838.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,580 : 730,075 = 730,075 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,580/730,075 = 730,075/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,580x = 730,075 × 730,075 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,580x = 533,009,505,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 533,009,505,625/344,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,546,838.20
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