Finding the Third Proportional to 342,362 and 500,865
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Solution
The third proportional to 342,362 and 500,865 is: 732,749.98
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
342,362 : 500,865 = 500,865 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
342,362/500,865 = 500,865/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
342,362x = 500,865 × 500,865 - Step 4: Simplify right side
342,362x = 250,865,748,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 250,865,748,225/342,362 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 732,749.98
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