Finding the Third Proportional to 340,320 and 500,652
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,320 and 500,652 is: 736,519.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,320 : 500,652 = 500,652 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,320/500,652 = 500,652/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,320x = 500,652 × 500,652 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,320x = 250,652,425,104 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,652,425,104/340,320 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 736,519.82
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