Finding the Third Proportional to 346,254 and 541,251
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,254 and 541,251 is: 846,062.85
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,254 : 541,251 = 541,251 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,254/541,251 = 541,251/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,254x = 541,251 × 541,251 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,254x = 292,952,645,001 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 292,952,645,001/346,254 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 846,062.85
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