Finding the Third Proportional to 341,076 and 511,614
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,076 and 511,614 is: 767,421
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,076 : 511,614 = 511,614 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,076/511,614 = 511,614/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,076x = 511,614 × 511,614 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,076x = 261,748,884,996 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 261,748,884,996/341,076 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 767,421
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