Finding the Third Proportional to 344,223 and 495,777
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,223 and 495,777 is: 714,056.97
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,223 : 495,777 = 495,777 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,223/495,777 = 495,777/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,223x = 495,777 × 495,777 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,223x = 245,794,833,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,794,833,729/344,223 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,056.97
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