Finding the Third Proportional to 343,423 and 504,846
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,423 and 504,846 is: 742,144.48
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,423 : 504,846 = 504,846 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,423/504,846 = 504,846/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,423x = 504,846 × 504,846 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,423x = 254,869,483,716 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,869,483,716/343,423 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,144.48
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