Finding the Third Proportional to 341,580 and 545,682
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,580 and 545,682 is: 871,739.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,580 : 545,682 = 545,682 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,580/545,682 = 545,682/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,580x = 545,682 × 545,682 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,580x = 297,768,845,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 297,768,845,124/341,580 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 871,739.70
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