Finding the Third Proportional to 345,234 and 738,441
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,234 and 738,441 is: 1,579,494.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,234 : 738,441 = 738,441 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,234/738,441 = 738,441/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,234x = 738,441 × 738,441 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,234x = 545,295,110,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 545,295,110,481/345,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,579,494.23
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