Finding the Third Proportional to 344,728 and 744,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,728 and 744,800 is: 1,609,173.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,728 : 744,800 = 744,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,728/744,800 = 744,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,728x = 744,800 × 744,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,728x = 554,727,040,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,727,040,000/344,728 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,609,173.15
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