Finding the Third Proportional to 344,256 and 495,828
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,256 and 495,828 is: 714,135.43
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,256 : 495,828 = 495,828 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,256/495,828 = 495,828/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,256x = 495,828 × 495,828 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,256x = 245,845,405,584 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,845,405,584/344,256 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 714,135.43
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