Finding the Third Proportional to 340,922 and 511,167
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,922 and 511,167 is: 766,426.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,922 : 511,167 = 511,167 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,922/511,167 = 511,167/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,922x = 511,167 × 511,167 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,922x = 261,291,701,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,291,701,889/340,922 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 766,426.64
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