Finding the Third Proportional to 341,266 and 531,227
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,266 and 531,227 is: 826,927.16
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,266 : 531,227 = 531,227 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,266/531,227 = 531,227/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,266x = 531,227 × 531,227 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,266x = 282,202,125,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,202,125,529/341,266 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 826,927.16
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