Finding the Third Proportional to 347,824.13 and 496,221.19
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Solution
The third proportional to 347,824.13 and 496,221.19 is: 707,930.96
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
347,824.13 : 496,221.19 = 496,221.19 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
347,824.13/496,221.19 = 496,221.19/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
347,824.13x = 496,221.19 × 496,221.19 - Step 4: Simplify right side
347,824.13x = 246,235,466,923.91 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,235,466,923.91/347,824.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 707,930.96
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