Finding the Third Proportional to 346,408 and 744,385
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,408 and 744,385 is: 1,599,584.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,408 : 744,385 = 744,385 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,408/744,385 = 744,385/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,408x = 744,385 × 744,385 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,408x = 554,109,028,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,109,028,225/346,408 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,599,584.96
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