Finding the Third Proportional to 344,702 and 496,473
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,702 and 496,473 is: 715,068.20
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,702 : 496,473 = 496,473 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,702/496,473 = 496,473/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,702x = 496,473 × 496,473 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,702x = 246,485,439,729 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,485,439,729/344,702 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,068.20
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