Finding the Third Proportional to 340,514 and 690,756
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,514 and 690,756 is: 1,401,245.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,514 : 690,756 = 690,756 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,514/690,756 = 690,756/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,514x = 690,756 × 690,756 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,514x = 477,143,851,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 477,143,851,536/340,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,401,245.92
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