Finding the Third Proportional to 349,701 and 413,568
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Solution
The third proportional to 349,701 and 413,568 is: 489,099.23
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
349,701 : 413,568 = 413,568 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
349,701/413,568 = 413,568/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
349,701x = 413,568 × 413,568 - Step 4: Simplify right side
349,701x = 171,038,490,624 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 171,038,490,624/349,701 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 489,099.23
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