Finding the Third Proportional to 340,029 and 500,634
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,029 and 500,634 is: 737,097.14
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,029 : 500,634 = 500,634 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,029/500,634 = 500,634/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,029x = 500,634 × 500,634 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,029x = 250,634,401,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,634,401,956/340,029 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 737,097.14
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