Finding the Third Proportional to 341,616.94 and 486,639.56
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,616.94 and 486,639.56 is: 693,226.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,616.94 : 486,639.56 = 486,639.56 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,616.94/486,639.56 = 486,639.56/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,616.94x = 486,639.56 × 486,639.56 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,616.94x = 236,818,063,790.19 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 236,818,063,790.19/341,616.94 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 693,226.94
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