Finding the Third Proportional to 345,056 and 526,800
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,056 and 526,800 is: 804,270.15
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,056 : 526,800 = 526,800 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,056/526,800 = 526,800/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,056x = 526,800 × 526,800 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,056x = 277,518,240,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,518,240,000/345,056 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 804,270.15
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