Finding the Third Proportional to 341,272 and 742,741
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,272 and 742,741 is: 1,616,494.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,272 : 742,741 = 742,741 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,272/742,741 = 742,741/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,272x = 742,741 × 742,741 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,272x = 551,664,193,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 551,664,193,081/341,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,616,494.15
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