Finding the Third Proportional to 343,984 and 517,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,984 and 517,992 is: 780,023.82
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,984 : 517,992 = 517,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,984/517,992 = 517,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,984x = 517,992 × 517,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,984x = 268,315,712,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,315,712,064/343,984 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 780,023.82
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