Finding the Third Proportional to 344,962 and 754,052
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,962 and 754,052 is: 1,648,281.31
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,962 : 754,052 = 754,052 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,962/754,052 = 754,052/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,962x = 754,052 × 754,052 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,962x = 568,594,418,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,594,418,704/344,962 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,648,281.31
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