Finding the Third Proportional to 343,410 and 525,321
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,410 and 525,321 is: 803,593.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,410 : 525,321 = 525,321 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,410/525,321 = 525,321/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,410x = 525,321 × 525,321 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,410x = 275,962,153,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 275,962,153,041/343,410 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 803,593.82
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