Finding the Third Proportional to 343,631 and 525,653
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,631 and 525,653 is: 804,092.40
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,631 : 525,653 = 525,653 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,631/525,653 = 525,653/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,631x = 525,653 × 525,653 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,631x = 276,311,076,409 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 276,311,076,409/343,631 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,092.40
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