Finding the Third Proportional to 341,712 and 747,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,712 and 747,819 is: 1,636,563.12
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,712 : 747,819 = 747,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,712/747,819 = 747,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,712x = 747,819 × 747,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,712x = 559,233,256,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 559,233,256,761/341,712 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,636,563.12
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