Finding the Third Proportional to 344,945 and 754,015
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,945 and 754,015 is: 1,648,200.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,945 : 754,015 = 754,015 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,945/754,015 = 754,015/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,945x = 754,015 × 754,015 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,945x = 568,538,620,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,538,620,225/344,945 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,648,200.79
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