Finding the Third Proportional to 348,814.13 and 493,708.50
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Solution
The third proportional to 348,814.13 and 493,708.50 is: 698,790.75
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
348,814.13 : 493,708.50 = 493,708.50 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
348,814.13/493,708.50 = 493,708.50/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
348,814.13x = 493,708.50 × 493,708.50 - Step 4: Simplify right side
348,814.13x = 243,748,082,972.25 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 243,748,082,972.25/348,814.13 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 698,790.75
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