Finding the Third Proportional to 335,921 and 494,080
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Solution
The third proportional to 335,921 and 494,080 is: 726,703.74
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
335,921 : 494,080 = 494,080 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
335,921/494,080 = 494,080/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
335,921x = 494,080 × 494,080 - Step 4: Simplify right side
335,921x = 244,115,046,400 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,115,046,400/335,921 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,703.74
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