Finding the Third Proportional to 339,372 and 498,670
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Solution
The third proportional to 339,372 and 498,670 is: 732,740.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
339,372 : 498,670 = 498,670 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
339,372/498,670 = 498,670/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
339,372x = 498,670 × 498,670 - Step 4: Simplify right side
339,372x = 248,671,768,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 248,671,768,900/339,372 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,740.97
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