Finding the Third Proportional to 344,808 and 529,866
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,808 and 529,866 is: 814,244.39
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,808 : 529,866 = 529,866 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,808/529,866 = 529,866/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,808x = 529,866 × 529,866 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,808x = 280,757,977,956 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,757,977,956/344,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 814,244.39
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