Finding the Third Proportional to 340,776 and 527,112
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,776 and 527,112 is: 815,336.35
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,776 : 527,112 = 527,112 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,776/527,112 = 527,112/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,776x = 527,112 × 527,112 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,776x = 277,847,060,544 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,847,060,544/340,776 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 815,336.35
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