Finding the Third Proportional to 341,216 and 516,524
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,216 and 516,524 is: 781,900.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,216 : 516,524 = 516,524 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,216/516,524 = 516,524/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,216x = 516,524 × 516,524 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,216x = 266,797,042,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 266,797,042,576/341,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 781,900.74
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