Finding the Third Proportional to 340,752 and 534,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,752 and 534,568 is: 838,624.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,752 : 534,568 = 534,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,752/534,568 = 534,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,752x = 534,568 × 534,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,752x = 285,762,946,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,762,946,624/340,752 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,624.41
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