Finding the Third Proportional to 346,116 and 519,174
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,116 and 519,174 is: 778,761
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,116 : 519,174 = 519,174 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,116/519,174 = 519,174/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,116x = 519,174 × 519,174 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,116x = 269,541,642,276 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,541,642,276/346,116 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 778,761
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