Finding the Third Proportional to 343,607 and 552,347
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,607 and 552,347 is: 887,895.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,607 : 552,347 = 552,347 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,607/552,347 = 552,347/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,607x = 552,347 × 552,347 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,607x = 305,087,208,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 305,087,208,409/343,607 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 887,895.79
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