Finding the Third Proportional to 340,748 and 534,566
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,748 and 534,566 is: 838,627.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,748 : 534,566 = 534,566 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,748/534,566 = 534,566/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,748x = 534,566 × 534,566 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,748x = 285,760,808,356 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,760,808,356/340,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,627.98
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