Finding the Third Proportional to 340,416 and 732,096
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,416 and 732,096 is: 1,574,439.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,416 : 732,096 = 732,096 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,416/732,096 = 732,096/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,416x = 732,096 × 732,096 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,416x = 535,964,553,216 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 535,964,553,216/340,416 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,574,439.96
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