Finding the Third Proportional to 341,332 and 459,501
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,332 and 459,501 is: 618,580.06
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,332 : 459,501 = 459,501 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,332/459,501 = 459,501/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,332x = 459,501 × 459,501 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,332x = 211,141,169,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 211,141,169,001/341,332 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 618,580.06
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