Finding the Third Proportional to 336,348 and 499,728
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,348 and 499,728 is: 742,469.33
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,348 : 499,728 = 499,728 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,348/499,728 = 499,728/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,348x = 499,728 × 499,728 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,348x = 249,728,073,984 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,728,073,984/336,348 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 742,469.33
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