Finding the Third Proportional to 336,883 and 492,760
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Solution
The third proportional to 336,883 and 492,760 is: 720,761.86
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
336,883 : 492,760 = 492,760 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
336,883/492,760 = 492,760/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
336,883x = 492,760 × 492,760 - Step 4: Simplify right side
336,883x = 242,812,417,600 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,812,417,600/336,883 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 720,761.86
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