Finding the Third Proportional to 344,664 and 730,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,664 and 730,992 is: 1,550,348.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,664 : 730,992 = 730,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,664/730,992 = 730,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,664x = 730,992 × 730,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,664x = 534,349,304,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 534,349,304,064/344,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,550,348.47
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