Finding the Third Proportional to 340,122 and 530,860.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,122 and 530,860.50 is: 828,564.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,122 : 530,860.50 = 530,860.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,122/530,860.50 = 530,860.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,122x = 530,860.50 × 530,860.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,122x = 281,812,870,460.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,812,870,460.25/340,122 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 828,564.08
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