Finding the Third Proportional to 345,014 and 475,092
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,014 and 475,092 is: 654,212.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,014 : 475,092 = 475,092 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,014/475,092 = 475,092/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,014x = 475,092 × 475,092 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,014x = 225,712,408,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 225,712,408,464/345,014 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 654,212.32
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