Finding the Third Proportional to 340,680 and 716,671
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,680 and 716,671 is: 1,507,623.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,680 : 716,671 = 716,671 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,680/716,671 = 716,671/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,680x = 716,671 × 716,671 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,680x = 513,617,322,241 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 513,617,322,241/340,680 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,507,623.94
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