Finding the Third Proportional to 340,746 and 534,563
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,746 and 534,563 is: 838,623.49
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,746 : 534,563 = 534,563 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,746/534,563 = 534,563/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,746x = 534,563 × 534,563 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,746x = 285,757,600,969 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,757,600,969/340,746 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,623.49
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