Finding the Third Proportional to 344,609 and 730,132
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,609 and 730,132 is: 1,546,949.55
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,609 : 730,132 = 730,132 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,609/730,132 = 730,132/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,609x = 730,132 × 730,132 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,609x = 533,092,737,424 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 533,092,737,424/344,609 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,546,949.55
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