Finding the Third Proportional to 341,386 and 491,744
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Solution
The third proportional to 341,386 and 491,744 is: 708,324.77
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
341,386 : 491,744 = 491,744 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
341,386/491,744 = 491,744/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
341,386x = 491,744 × 491,744 - Step 4: Simplify right side
341,386x = 241,812,161,536 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,812,161,536/341,386 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 708,324.77
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