Finding the Third Proportional to 345,216 and 529,854
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,216 and 529,854 is: 813,245.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,216 : 529,854 = 529,854 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,216/529,854 = 529,854/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,216x = 529,854 × 529,854 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,216x = 280,745,261,316 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 280,745,261,316/345,216 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 813,245.22
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