Finding the Third Proportional to 341,409 and 527,512.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,409 and 527,512.50 is: 815,061.81
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,409 : 527,512.50 = 527,512.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,409/527,512.50 = 527,512.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,409x = 527,512.50 × 527,512.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,409x = 278,269,437,656.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 278,269,437,656.25/341,409 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,061.81
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