Finding the Third Proportional to 341,686 and 520,953
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,686 and 520,953 is: 794,273.19
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,686 : 520,953 = 520,953 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,686/520,953 = 520,953/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,686x = 520,953 × 520,953 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,686x = 271,392,028,209 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,392,028,209/341,686 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,273.19
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