Finding the Third Proportional to 341,300 and 459,458
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,300 and 459,458 is: 618,522.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,300 : 459,458 = 459,458 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,300/459,458 = 459,458/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,300x = 459,458 × 459,458 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,300x = 211,101,653,764 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,101,653,764/341,300 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,522.28
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