Finding the Third Proportional to 350,640 and 499,689
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,640 and 499,689 is: 712,095.30
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,640 : 499,689 = 499,689 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,640/499,689 = 499,689/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,640x = 499,689 × 499,689 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,640x = 249,689,096,721 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,689,096,721/350,640 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 712,095.30
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