Finding the Third Proportional to 341,691 and 520,960.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,691 and 520,960.50 is: 794,284.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,691 : 520,960.50 = 520,960.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,691/520,960.50 = 520,960.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,691x = 520,960.50 × 520,960.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,691x = 271,399,842,560.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,399,842,560.25/341,691 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 794,284.43
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