Finding the Third Proportional to 344,220 and 495,773
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,220 and 495,773 is: 714,051.67
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,220 : 495,773 = 495,773 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,220/495,773 = 495,773/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,220x = 495,773 × 495,773 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,220x = 245,790,867,529 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,790,867,529/344,220 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,051.67
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