Finding the Third Proportional to 331,706 and 497,036
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Solution
The third proportional to 331,706 and 497,036 is: 744,770.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
331,706 : 497,036 = 497,036 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
331,706/497,036 = 497,036/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
331,706x = 497,036 × 497,036 - Step 4: Simplify right side
331,706x = 247,044,785,296 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,044,785,296/331,706 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 744,770.32
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