Finding the Third Proportional to 340,804 and 529,186.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,804 and 529,186.75 is: 821,699.91
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,804 : 529,186.75 = 529,186.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,804/529,186.75 = 529,186.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,804x = 529,186.75 × 529,186.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,804x = 280,038,616,375.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,038,616,375.56/340,804 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 821,699.91
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