Finding the Third Proportional to 339,070 and 496,438
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,070 and 496,438 is: 726,843.09
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,070 : 496,438 = 496,438 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,070/496,438 = 496,438/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,070x = 496,438 × 496,438 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,070x = 246,450,687,844 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,450,687,844/339,070 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 726,843.09
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