Finding the Third Proportional to 341,338 and 452,941
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,338 and 452,941 is: 601,033.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,338 : 452,941 = 452,941 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,338/452,941 = 452,941/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,338x = 452,941 × 452,941 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,338x = 205,155,549,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 205,155,549,481/341,338 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 601,033.43
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