Finding the Third Proportional to 341,253 and 734,832
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,253 and 734,832 is: 1,582,339.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,253 : 734,832 = 734,832 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,253/734,832 = 734,832/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,253x = 734,832 × 734,832 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,253x = 539,978,068,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,978,068,224/341,253 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,582,339.40
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