Finding the Third Proportional to 341,140 and 535,122
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,140 and 535,122 is: 839,407.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,140 : 535,122 = 535,122 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,140/535,122 = 535,122/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,140x = 535,122 × 535,122 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,140x = 286,355,554,884 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,355,554,884/341,140 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,407.74
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