Finding the Third Proportional to 340,242 and 732,480
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,242 and 732,480 is: 1,576,898.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,242 : 732,480 = 732,480 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,242/732,480 = 732,480/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,242x = 732,480 × 732,480 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,242x = 536,526,950,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 536,526,950,400/340,242 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,576,898.06
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