Finding the Third Proportional to 346,430 and 744,430
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,430 and 744,430 is: 1,599,676.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,430 : 744,430 = 744,430 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,430/744,430 = 744,430/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,430x = 744,430 × 744,430 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,430x = 554,176,024,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,176,024,900/346,430 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,599,676.77
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