Finding the Third Proportional to 341,498 and 501,176
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,498 and 501,176 is: 735,516.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,498 : 501,176 = 501,176 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,498/501,176 = 501,176/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,498x = 501,176 × 501,176 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,498x = 251,177,382,976 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,177,382,976/341,498 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,516.41
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