Finding the Third Proportional to 342,341 and 503,817
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,341 and 503,817 is: 741,458.28
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,341 : 503,817 = 503,817 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,341/503,817 = 503,817/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,341x = 503,817 × 503,817 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,341x = 253,831,569,489 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,831,569,489/342,341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 741,458.28
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