Finding the Third Proportional to 344,830 and 751,737
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,830 and 751,737 is: 1,638,803.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,830 : 751,737 = 751,737 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,830/751,737 = 751,737/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,830x = 751,737 × 751,737 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,830x = 565,108,517,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 565,108,517,169/344,830 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,638,803.23
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