Finding the Third Proportional to 319,920 and 740,616
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,920 and 740,616 is: 1,714,528.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,920 : 740,616 = 740,616 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,920/740,616 = 740,616/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,920x = 740,616 × 740,616 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,920x = 548,512,059,456 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 548,512,059,456/319,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,714,528.82
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