Finding the Third Proportional to 341,002 and 496,508
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,002 and 496,508 is: 722,928.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,002 : 496,508 = 496,508 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,002/496,508 = 496,508/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,002x = 496,508 × 496,508 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,002x = 246,520,194,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,520,194,064/341,002 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 722,928.88
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