Finding the Third Proportional to 341,514 and 548,721
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,514 and 548,721 is: 881,646.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,514 : 548,721 = 548,721 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,514/548,721 = 548,721/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,514x = 548,721 × 548,721 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,514x = 301,094,735,841 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,094,735,841/341,514 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 881,646.83
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