Finding the Third Proportional to 340,020 and 742,248
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,020 and 742,248 is: 1,620,293.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,020 : 742,248 = 742,248 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,020/742,248 = 742,248/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,020x = 742,248 × 742,248 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,020x = 550,932,093,504 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 550,932,093,504/340,020 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,620,293.20
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