Finding the Third Proportional to 346,287 and 524,033
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,287 and 524,033 is: 793,014.42
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,287 : 524,033 = 524,033 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,287/524,033 = 524,033/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,287x = 524,033 × 524,033 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,287x = 274,610,585,089 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 274,610,585,089/346,287 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 793,014.42
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