Finding the Third Proportional to 344,313 and 503,256
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,313 and 503,256 is: 735,570.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,313 : 503,256 = 503,256 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,313/503,256 = 503,256/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,313x = 503,256 × 503,256 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,313x = 253,266,601,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,266,601,536/344,313 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,570.84
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