Finding the Third Proportional to 340,644 and 703,154
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,644 and 703,154 is: 1,451,443.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,644 : 703,154 = 703,154 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,644/703,154 = 703,154/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,644x = 703,154 × 703,154 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,644x = 494,425,547,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 494,425,547,716/340,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,451,443.58
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