Finding the Third Proportional to 343,664 and 504,192
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,664 and 504,192 is: 739,703.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,664 : 504,192 = 504,192 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,664/504,192 = 504,192/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,664x = 504,192 × 504,192 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,664x = 254,209,572,864 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,209,572,864/343,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,703.82
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