Finding the Third Proportional to 341,566 and 509,574
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,566 and 509,574 is: 760,221.05
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,566 : 509,574 = 509,574 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,566/509,574 = 509,574/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,566x = 509,574 × 509,574 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,566x = 259,665,661,476 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,665,661,476/341,566 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,221.05
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