Finding the Third Proportional to 341,811 and 549,166.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,811 and 549,166.50 is: 882,311.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,811 : 549,166.50 = 549,166.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,811/549,166.50 = 549,166.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,811x = 549,166.50 × 549,166.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,811x = 301,583,844,722.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 301,583,844,722.25/341,811 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 882,311.70
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