Finding the Third Proportional to 340,540 and 716,370
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,540 and 716,370 is: 1,506,977.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,540 : 716,370 = 716,370 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,540/716,370 = 716,370/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,540x = 716,370 × 716,370 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,540x = 513,185,976,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 513,185,976,900/340,540 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,506,977.09
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