Finding the Third Proportional to 344,350 and 526,391
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,350 and 526,391 is: 804,668.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,350 : 526,391 = 526,391 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,350/526,391 = 526,391/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,350x = 526,391 × 526,391 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,350x = 277,087,484,881 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,087,484,881/344,350 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,668.17
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