Finding the Third Proportional to 340,638 and 739,234
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,638 and 739,234 is: 1,604,245.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,638 : 739,234 = 739,234 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,638/739,234 = 739,234/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,638x = 739,234 × 739,234 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,638x = 546,466,906,756 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 546,466,906,756/340,638 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,604,245.29
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