Finding the Third Proportional to 342,135 and 492,831
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,135 and 492,831 is: 709,902.22
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,135 : 492,831 = 492,831 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,135/492,831 = 492,831/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,135x = 492,831 × 492,831 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,135x = 242,882,394,561 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 242,882,394,561/342,135 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 709,902.22
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