Finding the Third Proportional to 342,927 and 462,591
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,927 and 462,591 is: 624,011.62
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,927 : 462,591 = 462,591 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,927/462,591 = 462,591/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,927x = 462,591 × 462,591 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,927x = 213,990,433,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 213,990,433,281/342,927 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,011.62
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