Finding the Third Proportional to 340,252 and 742,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,252 and 742,763 is: 1,621,436.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,252 : 742,763 = 742,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,252/742,763 = 742,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,252x = 742,763 × 742,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,252x = 551,696,874,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 551,696,874,169/340,252 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,621,436.09
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