Finding the Third Proportional to 340,848 and 500,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,848 and 500,760 is: 735,696.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,848 : 500,760 = 500,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,848/500,760 = 500,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,848x = 500,760 × 500,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,848x = 250,760,577,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,760,577,600/340,848 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,696.20
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