Finding the Third Proportional to 340,648 and 716,570
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,648 and 716,570 is: 1,507,340.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,648 : 716,570 = 716,570 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,648/716,570 = 716,570/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,648x = 716,570 × 716,570 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,648x = 513,472,564,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 513,472,564,900/340,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,507,340.61
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