Finding the Third Proportional to 344,619 and 503,559
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,619 and 503,559 is: 735,802.92
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,619 : 503,559 = 503,559 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,619/503,559 = 503,559/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,619x = 503,559 × 503,559 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,619x = 253,571,666,481 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 253,571,666,481/344,619 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 735,802.92
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