Finding the Third Proportional to 347,598 and 465,561
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,598 and 465,561 is: 623,556.65
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,598 : 465,561 = 465,561 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,598/465,561 = 465,561/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,598x = 465,561 × 465,561 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,598x = 216,747,044,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 216,747,044,721/347,598 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 623,556.65
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