Finding the Third Proportional to 340,967 and 534,881
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,967 and 534,881 is: 839,077.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,967 : 534,881 = 534,881 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,967/534,881 = 534,881/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,967x = 534,881 × 534,881 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,967x = 286,097,684,161 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,097,684,161/340,967 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,077.34
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