Finding the Third Proportional to 340,869 and 533,551.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,869 and 533,551.50 is: 835,151.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,869 : 533,551.50 = 533,551.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,869/533,551.50 = 533,551.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,869x = 533,551.50 × 533,551.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,869x = 284,677,203,152.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,677,203,152.25/340,869 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 835,151.34
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