Finding the Third Proportional to 341,610 and 509,655
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,610 and 509,655 is: 760,364.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,610 : 509,655 = 509,655 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,610/509,655 = 509,655/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,610x = 509,655 × 509,655 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,610x = 259,748,219,025 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,748,219,025/341,610 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,364.80
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