Finding the Third Proportional to 340,104 and 499,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,104 and 499,776 is: 734,410.80
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,104 : 499,776 = 499,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,104/499,776 = 499,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,104x = 499,776 × 499,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,104x = 249,776,050,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,776,050,176/340,104 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 734,410.80
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