Finding the Third Proportional to 347,808 and 465,876
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,808 and 465,876 is: 624,023.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,808 : 465,876 = 465,876 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,808/465,876 = 465,876/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,808x = 465,876 × 465,876 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,808x = 217,040,447,376 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 217,040,447,376/347,808 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 624,023.74
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