Finding the Third Proportional to 345,710 and 564,509
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,710 and 564,509 is: 921,785.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,710 : 564,509 = 564,509 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,710/564,509 = 564,509/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,710x = 564,509 × 564,509 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,710x = 318,670,411,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 318,670,411,081/345,710 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 921,785.34
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