Finding the Third Proportional to 344,620 and 529,572
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,620 and 529,572 is: 813,784.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,620 : 529,572 = 529,572 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,620/529,572 = 529,572/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,620x = 529,572 × 529,572 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,620x = 280,446,503,184 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,446,503,184/344,620 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,784.76
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