Finding the Third Proportional to 340,671 and 716,638
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,671 and 716,638 is: 1,507,524.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,671 : 716,638 = 716,638 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,671/716,638 = 716,638/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,671x = 716,638 × 716,638 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,671x = 513,570,023,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 513,570,023,044/340,671 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,507,524.92
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