Finding the Third Proportional to 336,843.56 and 492,690.09
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,843.56 and 492,690.09 is: 720,641.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,843.56 : 492,690.09 = 492,690.09 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,843.56/492,690.09 = 492,690.09/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,843.56x = 492,690.09 × 492,690.09 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,843.56x = 242,743,528,479.38 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,743,528,479.38/336,843.56 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,641.73
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