Finding the Third Proportional to 344,628 and 744,606
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,628 and 744,606 is: 1,608,801.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,628 : 744,606 = 744,606 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,628/744,606 = 744,606/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,628x = 744,606 × 744,606 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,628x = 554,438,095,236 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,438,095,236/344,628 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,608,801.65
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