Finding the Third Proportional to 344,222 and 495,776
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,222 and 495,776 is: 714,056.17
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,222 : 495,776 = 495,776 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,222/495,776 = 495,776/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,222x = 495,776 × 495,776 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,222x = 245,793,842,176 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,793,842,176/344,222 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,056.17
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