Finding the Third Proportional to 341,782 and 734,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,782 and 734,156 is: 1,576,984.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,782 : 734,156 = 734,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,782/734,156 = 734,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,782x = 734,156 × 734,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,782x = 538,985,032,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 538,985,032,336/341,782 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,576,984.84
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