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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,640 and 496,152

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,640 and 496,152 is: 702,049.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,640 : 496,152 = 496,152 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,640/496,152 = 496,152/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,640x = 496,152 × 496,152
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,640x = 246,166,807,104
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,166,807,104/350,640
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,049.99

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