Finding the Third Proportional to 231,708 and 541,341
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Solution
The third proportional to 231,708 and 541,341 is: 1,264,738.72
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
231,708 : 541,341 = 541,341 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
231,708/541,341 = 541,341/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
231,708x = 541,341 × 541,341 - Step 4: Simplify right side
231,708x = 293,050,078,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 293,050,078,281/231,708 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,264,738.72
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