Finding the Third Proportional to 348,446 and 490,698
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,446 and 490,698 is: 691,023.94
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,446 : 490,698 = 490,698 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,446/490,698 = 490,698/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,446x = 490,698 × 490,698 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,446x = 240,784,527,204 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,784,527,204/348,446 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,023.94
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