Finding the Third Proportional to 341,916 and 791,473.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,916 and 791,473.75 is: 1,832,118.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,916 : 791,473.75 = 791,473.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,916/791,473.75 = 791,473.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,916x = 791,473.75 × 791,473.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,916x = 626,430,696,939.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 626,430,696,939.06/341,916 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 1,832,118.70
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