Finding the Third Proportional to 340,220 and 732,442
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,220 and 732,442 is: 1,576,836.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,220 : 732,442 = 732,442 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,220/732,442 = 732,442/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,220x = 732,442 × 732,442 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,220x = 536,471,283,364 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 536,471,283,364/340,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,576,836.41
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