Finding the Third Proportional to 341,730 and 798,435
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,730 and 798,435 is: 1,865,503.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,730 : 798,435 = 798,435 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,730/798,435 = 798,435/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,730x = 798,435 × 798,435 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,730x = 637,498,449,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 637,498,449,225/341,730 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,865,503.32
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