Finding the Third Proportional to 344,818 and 531,763
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,818 and 531,763 is: 820,061.27
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,818 : 531,763 = 531,763 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,818/531,763 = 531,763/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,818x = 531,763 × 531,763 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,818x = 282,771,888,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,771,888,169/344,818 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 820,061.27
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