Finding the Third Proportional to 343,986.75 and 521,178.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 343,986.75 and 521,178.75 is: 789,644.63
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
343,986.75 : 521,178.75 = 521,178.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
343,986.75/521,178.75 = 521,178.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
343,986.75x = 521,178.75 × 521,178.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
343,986.75x = 271,627,289,451.56 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,627,289,451.56/343,986.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,644.63
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