Finding the Third Proportional to 344,970 and 754,065
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,970 and 754,065 is: 1,648,299.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,970 : 754,065 = 754,065 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,970/754,065 = 754,065/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,970x = 754,065 × 754,065 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,970x = 568,614,024,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 568,614,024,225/344,970 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,648,299.92
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