Finding the Third Proportional to 346,237.88 and 531,863.63
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,237.88 and 531,863.63 is: 817,007.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,237.88 : 531,863.63 = 531,863.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,237.88/531,863.63 = 531,863.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,237.88x = 531,863.63 × 531,863.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,237.88x = 282,878,915,598.14 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 282,878,915,598.14/346,237.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 817,007.43
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