Finding the Third Proportional to 348,488 and 490,758
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,488 and 490,758 is: 691,109.64
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,488 : 490,758 = 490,758 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,488/490,758 = 490,758/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,488x = 490,758 × 490,758 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,488x = 240,843,414,564 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 240,843,414,564/348,488 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,109.64
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