Finding the Third Proportional to 341,514 and 734,691
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,514 and 734,691 is: 1,580,523.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,514 : 734,691 = 734,691 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,514/734,691 = 734,691/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,514x = 734,691 × 734,691 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,514x = 539,770,865,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 539,770,865,481/341,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,580,523.39
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