Finding the Third Proportional to 341,455 and 737,619
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,455 and 737,619 is: 1,593,421.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,455 : 737,619 = 737,619 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,455/737,619 = 737,619/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,455x = 737,619 × 737,619 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,455x = 544,081,789,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,081,789,161/341,455 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,593,421.65
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