Finding the Third Proportional to 341,569 and 501,275
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,569 and 501,275 is: 735,654.07
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,569 : 501,275 = 501,275 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,569/501,275 = 501,275/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,569x = 501,275 × 501,275 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,569x = 251,276,625,625 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 251,276,625,625/341,569 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,654.07
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