Finding the Third Proportional to 340,664 and 716,604
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,664 and 716,604 is: 1,507,412.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,664 : 716,604 = 716,604 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,664/716,604 = 716,604/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,664x = 716,604 × 716,604 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,664x = 513,521,292,816 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 513,521,292,816/340,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,507,412.85
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