Finding the Third Proportional to 344,030 and 521,235
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,030 and 521,235 is: 789,715.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,030 : 521,235 = 521,235 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,030/521,235 = 521,235/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,030x = 521,235 × 521,235 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,030x = 271,685,925,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 271,685,925,225/344,030 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 789,715.80
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