Finding the Third Proportional to 345,948 and 518,922
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Solution
The third proportional to 345,948 and 518,922 is: 778,383
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
345,948 : 518,922 = 518,922 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
345,948/518,922 = 518,922/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
345,948x = 518,922 × 518,922 - Step 4: Simplify right side
345,948x = 269,280,042,084 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,280,042,084/345,948 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,383
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