Finding the Third Proportional to 340,834 and 716,914
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,834 and 716,914 is: 1,507,964.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,834 : 716,914 = 716,914 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,834/716,914 = 716,914/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,834x = 716,914 × 716,914 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,834x = 513,965,683,396 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 513,965,683,396/340,834 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,507,964.83
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