Finding the Third Proportional to 340,348 and 708,700
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,348 and 708,700 is: 1,475,712.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,348 : 708,700 = 708,700 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,348/708,700 = 708,700/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,348x = 708,700 × 708,700 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,348x = 502,255,690,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 502,255,690,000/340,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,475,712.18
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