Finding the Third Proportional to 341,492 and 501,168
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,492 and 501,168 is: 735,505.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,492 : 501,168 = 501,168 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,492/501,168 = 501,168/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,492x = 501,168 × 501,168 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,492x = 251,169,364,224 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,169,364,224/341,492 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,505.85
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