Finding the Third Proportional to 340,779 and 534,627
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,779 and 534,627 is: 838,743.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,779 : 534,627 = 534,627 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,779/534,627 = 534,627/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,779x = 534,627 × 534,627 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,779x = 285,826,029,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,826,029,129/340,779 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,743.08
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