Finding the Third Proportional to 343,644 and 516,102
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,644 and 516,102 is: 775,108.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,644 : 516,102 = 516,102 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,644/516,102 = 516,102/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,644x = 516,102 × 516,102 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,644x = 266,361,274,404 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 266,361,274,404/343,644 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,108.18
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