Finding the Third Proportional to 341,595 and 510,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,595 and 510,509 is: 762,948.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,595 : 510,509 = 510,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,595/510,509 = 510,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,595x = 510,509 × 510,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,595x = 260,619,439,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 260,619,439,081/341,595 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 762,948.64
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