Finding the Third Proportional to 340,461 and 494,709
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,461 and 494,709 is: 718,840.03
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,461 : 494,709 = 494,709 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,461/494,709 = 494,709/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,461x = 494,709 × 494,709 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,461x = 244,736,994,681 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 244,736,994,681/340,461 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 718,840.03
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