Finding the Third Proportional to 340,785 and 534,634.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,785 and 534,634.50 is: 838,751.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,785 : 534,634.50 = 534,634.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,785/534,634.50 = 534,634.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,785x = 534,634.50 × 534,634.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,785x = 285,834,048,590.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 285,834,048,590.25/340,785 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 838,751.85
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