Finding the Third Proportional to 343,629 and 525,649.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,629 and 525,649.50 is: 804,086.37
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,629 : 525,649.50 = 525,649.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,629/525,649.50 = 525,649.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,629x = 525,649.50 × 525,649.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,629x = 276,307,396,850.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,307,396,850.25/343,629 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,086.37
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