Finding the Third Proportional to 345,660 and 533,230
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,660 and 533,230 is: 822,583.56
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,660 : 533,230 = 533,230 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,660/533,230 = 533,230/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,660x = 533,230 × 533,230 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,660x = 284,334,232,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 284,334,232,900/345,660 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 822,583.56
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