Finding the Third Proportional to 342,768 and 738,156
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,768 and 738,156 is: 1,589,629.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,768 : 738,156 = 738,156 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,768/738,156 = 738,156/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,768x = 738,156 × 738,156 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,768x = 544,874,280,336 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 544,874,280,336/342,768 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,589,629.95
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