Finding the Third Proportional to 340,600 and 802,887
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,600 and 802,887 is: 1,892,623.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,600 : 802,887 = 802,887 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,600/802,887 = 802,887/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,600x = 802,887 × 802,887 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,600x = 644,627,534,769 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 644,627,534,769/340,600 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,892,623.41
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