Finding the Third Proportional to 346,009 and 743,749
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,009 and 743,749 is: 1,598,694.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,009 : 743,749 = 743,749 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,009/743,749 = 743,749/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,009x = 743,749 × 743,749 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,009x = 553,162,575,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 553,162,575,001/346,009 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,598,694.18
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