Finding the Third Proportional to 344,683 and 517,389
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,683 and 517,389 is: 776,630.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,683 : 517,389 = 517,389 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,683/517,389 = 517,389/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,683x = 517,389 × 517,389 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,683x = 267,691,377,321 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 267,691,377,321/344,683 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 776,630.64
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