Finding the Third Proportional to 340,121 and 530,859
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,121 and 530,859 is: 828,561.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,121 : 530,859 = 530,859 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,121/530,859 = 530,859/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,121x = 530,859 × 530,859 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,121x = 281,811,277,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,811,277,881/340,121 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,561.83
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