Finding the Third Proportional to 345,846 and 745,044
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,846 and 745,044 is: 1,605,022.36
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,846 : 745,044 = 745,044 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,846/745,044 = 745,044/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,846x = 745,044 × 745,044 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,846x = 555,090,561,936 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,090,561,936/345,846 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,605,022.36
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