Finding the Third Proportional to 348,345 and 576,519.75
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,345 and 576,519.75 is: 954,154.71
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,345 : 576,519.75 = 576,519.75 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,345/576,519.75 = 576,519.75/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,345x = 576,519.75 × 576,519.75 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,345x = 332,375,022,140.06 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 332,375,022,140.06/348,345 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 954,154.71
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