Finding the Third Proportional to 340,854 and 741,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,854 and 741,561 is: 1,613,338.02
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,854 : 741,561 = 741,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,854/741,561 = 741,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,854x = 741,561 × 741,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,854x = 549,912,716,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 549,912,716,721/340,854 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,613,338.02
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