Finding the Third Proportional to 341,262 and 734,854.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,262 and 734,854.50 is: 1,582,394.57
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,262 : 734,854.50 = 734,854.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,262/734,854.50 = 734,854.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,262x = 734,854.50 × 734,854.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,262x = 540,011,136,170.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 540,011,136,170.25/341,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,582,394.57
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