Finding the Third Proportional to 342,001 and 513,183
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,001 and 513,183 is: 770,046.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,001 : 513,183 = 513,183 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,001/513,183 = 513,183/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,001x = 513,183 × 513,183 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,001x = 263,356,791,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 263,356,791,489/342,001 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 770,046.85
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