Finding the Third Proportional to 341,258 and 734,842
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,258 and 734,842 is: 1,582,359.29
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,258 : 734,842 = 734,842 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,258/734,842 = 734,842/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,258x = 734,842 × 734,842 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,258x = 539,992,764,964 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,992,764,964/341,258 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,582,359.29
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