Finding the Third Proportional to 347 and 491
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Solution
The third proportional to 347 and 491 is: 694.76
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347 : 491 = 491 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347/491 = 491/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347x = 491 × 491 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347x = 241,081 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,081/347 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 694.76
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