Finding the Third Proportional to 344,709 and 496,476
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Solution
The third proportional to 344,709 and 496,476 is: 715,062.32
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
344,709 : 496,476 = 496,476 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
344,709/496,476 = 496,476/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
344,709x = 496,476 × 496,476 - Step 4: Simplify right side
344,709x = 246,488,418,576 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,488,418,576/344,709 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,062.32
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