Finding the Third Proportional to 347,704 and 526,432
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,704 and 526,432 is: 797,030.38
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,704 : 526,432 = 526,432 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,704/526,432 = 526,432/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,704x = 526,432 × 526,432 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,704x = 277,130,650,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 277,130,650,624/347,704 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 797,030.38
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