Finding the Third Proportional to 343,616 and 524,310
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,616 and 524,310 is: 800,023.79
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,616 : 524,310 = 524,310 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,616/524,310 = 524,310/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,616x = 524,310 × 524,310 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,616x = 274,900,976,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,900,976,100/343,616 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 800,023.79
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