Finding the Third Proportional to 334,641 and 490,801.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 334,641 and 490,801.50 is: 719,834.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
334,641 : 490,801.50 = 490,801.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
334,641/490,801.50 = 490,801.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
334,641x = 490,801.50 × 490,801.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
334,641x = 240,886,112,402.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,886,112,402.25/334,641 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 719,834.43
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