Finding the Third Proportional to 341,864 and 748,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,864 and 748,176 is: 1,637,397.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,864 : 748,176 = 748,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,864/748,176 = 748,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,864x = 748,176 × 748,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,864x = 559,767,326,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 559,767,326,976/341,864 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,637,397.70
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