Finding the Third Proportional to 341,234 and 535,246.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,234 and 535,246.50 is: 839,567.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,234 : 535,246.50 = 535,246.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,234/535,246.50 = 535,246.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,234x = 535,246.50 × 535,246.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,234x = 286,488,815,762.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,488,815,762.25/341,234 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,567.03
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