Finding the Third Proportional to 319,676 and 738,135
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,676 and 738,135 is: 1,704,360.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,676 : 738,135 = 738,135 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,676/738,135 = 738,135/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,676x = 738,135 × 738,135 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,676x = 544,843,278,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,843,278,225/319,676 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,704,360.91
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