Finding the Third Proportional to 340,024 and 742,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,024 and 742,256 is: 1,620,309.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,024 : 742,256 = 742,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,024/742,256 = 742,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,024x = 742,256 × 742,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,024x = 550,943,969,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 550,943,969,536/340,024 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,620,309.07
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