Finding the Third Proportional to 319,922 and 740,637
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Solution
The third proportional to 319,922 and 740,637 is: 1,714,615.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
319,922 : 740,637 = 740,637 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
319,922/740,637 = 740,637/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
319,922x = 740,637 × 740,637 - Step 4: Simplify right side
319,922x = 548,543,165,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 548,543,165,769/319,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,714,615.33
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