Finding the Third Proportional to 342,772 and 527,190
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,772 and 527,190 is: 810,828.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,772 : 527,190 = 527,190 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,772/527,190 = 527,190/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,772x = 527,190 × 527,190 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,772x = 277,929,296,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,929,296,100/342,772 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 810,828.47
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