Finding the Third Proportional to 341,061 and 568,399.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,061 and 568,399.50 is: 947,273.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,061 : 568,399.50 = 568,399.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,061/568,399.50 = 568,399.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,061x = 568,399.50 × 568,399.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,061x = 323,077,991,600.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 323,077,991,600.25/341,061 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 947,273.34
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