Finding the Third Proportional to 341,418 and 535,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,418 and 535,509 is: 839,937.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,418 : 535,509 = 535,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,418/535,509 = 535,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,418x = 535,509 × 535,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,418x = 286,769,889,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 286,769,889,081/341,418 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 839,937.82
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