Finding the Third Proportional to 341,261 and 734,851
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,261 and 734,851 is: 1,582,384.13
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,261 : 734,851 = 734,851 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,261/734,851 = 734,851/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,261x = 734,851 × 734,851 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,261x = 540,005,992,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 540,005,992,201/341,261 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,582,384.13
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