Finding the Third Proportional to 346,272 and 519,408
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,272 and 519,408 is: 779,112
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,272 : 519,408 = 519,408 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,272/519,408 = 519,408/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,272x = 519,408 × 519,408 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,272x = 269,784,670,464 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 269,784,670,464/346,272 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 779,112
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