Finding the Third Proportional to 341 and 487
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Solution
The third proportional to 341 and 487 is: 695.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341 : 487 = 487 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341/487 = 487/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341x = 487 × 487 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341x = 237,169 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 237,169/341 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 695.51
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