Finding the Third Proportional to 340,245 and 715,319
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,245 and 715,319 is: 1,503,861.25
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,245 : 715,319 = 715,319 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,245/715,319 = 715,319/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,245x = 715,319 × 715,319 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,245x = 511,681,271,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 511,681,271,761/340,245 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,503,861.25
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