Finding the Third Proportional to 346,521.75 and 518,373
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Solution
The third proportional to 346,521.75 and 518,373 is: 775,450.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
346,521.75 : 518,373 = 518,373 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
346,521.75/518,373 = 518,373/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
346,521.75x = 518,373 × 518,373 - Step 4: Simplify right side
346,521.75x = 268,710,567,129 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 268,710,567,129/346,521.75 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 775,450.80
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