Finding the Third Proportional to 344,955 and 742,398
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,955 and 742,398 is: 1,597,758.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,955 : 742,398 = 742,398 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,955/742,398 = 742,398/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,955x = 742,398 × 742,398 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,955x = 551,154,790,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 551,154,790,404/344,955 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,597,758.52
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