Finding the Third Proportional to 341,514 and 548,720
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,514 and 548,720 is: 881,643.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,514 : 548,720 = 548,720 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,514/548,720 = 548,720/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,514x = 548,720 × 548,720 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,514x = 301,093,638,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,093,638,400/341,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 881,643.62
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