Finding the Third Proportional to 344,214 and 495,765
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,214 and 495,765 is: 714,041.08
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,214 : 495,765 = 495,765 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,214/495,765 = 495,765/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,214x = 495,765 × 495,765 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,214x = 245,782,935,225 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,782,935,225/344,214 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,041.08
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