Finding the Third Proportional to 344,943 and 754,011
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,943 and 754,011 is: 1,648,192.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,943 : 754,011 = 754,011 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,943/754,011 = 754,011/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,943x = 754,011 × 754,011 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,943x = 568,532,588,121 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,532,588,121/344,943 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,648,192.86
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