Finding the Third Proportional to 341,827 and 745,159
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,827 and 745,159 is: 1,624,394.61
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,827 : 745,159 = 745,159 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,827/745,159 = 745,159/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,827x = 745,159 × 745,159 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,827x = 555,261,935,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 555,261,935,281/341,827 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,624,394.61
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