Finding the Third Proportional to 340,920 and 744,048
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,920 and 744,048 is: 1,623,863.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,920 : 744,048 = 744,048 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,920/744,048 = 744,048/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,920x = 744,048 × 744,048 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,920x = 553,607,426,304 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 553,607,426,304/340,920 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,623,863.15
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