Finding the Third Proportional to 344,670 and 504,990
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,670 and 504,990 is: 739,881.34
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,670 : 504,990 = 504,990 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,670/504,990 = 504,990/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,670x = 504,990 × 504,990 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,670x = 255,014,900,100 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 255,014,900,100/344,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 739,881.34
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