Finding the Third Proportional to 341,867 and 530,667
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,867 and 530,667 is: 823,733.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,867 : 530,667 = 530,667 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,867/530,667 = 530,667/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,867x = 530,667 × 530,667 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,867x = 281,607,464,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 281,607,464,889/341,867 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 823,733.98
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