Finding the Third Proportional to 348,651 and 490,968
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,651 and 490,968 is: 691,377.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,651 : 490,968 = 490,968 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,651/490,968 = 490,968/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,651x = 490,968 × 490,968 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,651x = 241,049,577,024 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 241,049,577,024/348,651 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 691,377.84
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