Finding the Third Proportional to 341,682 and 509,751
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,682 and 509,751 is: 760,490.99
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,682 : 509,751 = 509,751 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,682/509,751 = 509,751/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,682x = 509,751 × 509,751 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,682x = 259,846,082,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 259,846,082,001/341,682 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 760,490.99
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