Finding the Third Proportional to 339,198 and 498,429
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,198 and 498,429 is: 732,408.41
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,198 : 498,429 = 498,429 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,198/498,429 = 498,429/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,198x = 498,429 × 498,429 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,198x = 248,431,468,041 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,431,468,041/339,198 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,408.41
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