Finding the Third Proportional to 344,667 and 757,365
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,667 and 757,365 is: 1,664,220.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,667 : 757,365 = 757,365 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,667/757,365 = 757,365/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,667x = 757,365 × 757,365 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,667x = 573,601,743,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 573,601,743,225/344,667 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,664,220.08
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