Finding the Third Proportional to 341,586 and 513,479
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,586 and 513,479 is: 771,872.04
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,586 : 513,479 = 513,479 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,586/513,479 = 513,479/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,586x = 513,479 × 513,479 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,586x = 263,660,683,441 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,660,683,441/341,586 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 771,872.04
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