Finding the Third Proportional to 344,715 and 744,780
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,715 and 744,780 is: 1,609,147.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,715 : 744,780 = 744,780 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,715/744,780 = 744,780/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,715x = 744,780 × 744,780 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,715x = 554,697,248,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,697,248,400/344,715 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,609,147.41
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