Finding the Third Proportional to 346,221 and 541,201.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,221 and 541,201.50 is: 845,988.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,221 : 541,201.50 = 541,201.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,221/541,201.50 = 541,201.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,221x = 541,201.50 × 541,201.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,221x = 292,899,063,602.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,899,063,602.25/346,221 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 845,988.73
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