Finding the Third Proportional to 344,218 and 495,770
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,218 and 495,770 is: 714,047.18
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,218 : 495,770 = 495,770 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,218/495,770 = 495,770/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,218x = 495,770 × 495,770 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,218x = 245,787,892,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,787,892,900/344,218 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,047.18
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