Finding the Third Proportional to 346,612 and 744,808
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,612 and 744,808 is: 1,600,460.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,612 : 744,808 = 744,808 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,612/744,808 = 744,808/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,612x = 744,808 × 744,808 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,612x = 554,738,956,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 554,738,956,864/346,612 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,600,460.91
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