Finding the Third Proportional to 341,402 and 516,819
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,402 and 516,819 is: 782,367.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,402 : 516,819 = 516,819 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,402/516,819 = 516,819/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,402x = 516,819 × 516,819 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,402x = 267,101,878,761 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,101,878,761/341,402 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 782,367.65
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