Finding the Third Proportional to 350,262 and 499,149
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,262 and 499,149 is: 711,323.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,262 : 499,149 = 499,149 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,262/499,149 = 499,149/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,262x = 499,149 × 499,149 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,262x = 249,149,724,201 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,149,724,201/350,262 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 711,323.88
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