Finding the Third Proportional to 343,404 and 525,312
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,404 and 525,312 is: 803,580.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,404 : 525,312 = 525,312 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,404/525,312 = 525,312/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,404x = 525,312 × 525,312 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,404x = 275,952,697,344 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,952,697,344/343,404 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 803,580.32
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