Finding the Third Proportional to 346,210 and 744,124
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,210 and 744,124 is: 1,599,377.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,210 : 744,124 = 744,124 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,210/744,124 = 744,124/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,210x = 744,124 × 744,124 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,210x = 553,720,527,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 553,720,527,376/346,210 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,599,377.62
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