Finding the Third Proportional to 340,981 and 504,862
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Solution
The third proportional to 340,981 and 504,862 is: 747,506.87
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
340,981 : 504,862 = 504,862 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
340,981/504,862 = 504,862/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
340,981x = 504,862 × 504,862 - Step 4: Simplify right side
340,981x = 254,885,639,044 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 254,885,639,044/340,981 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 747,506.87
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