Finding the Third Proportional to 344,590 and 790,926
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,590 and 790,926 is: 1,815,386.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,590 : 790,926 = 790,926 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,590/790,926 = 790,926/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,590x = 790,926 × 790,926 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,590x = 625,563,937,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 625,563,937,476/344,590 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,815,386.22
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