Finding the Third Proportional to 350,646 and 496,161
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,646 and 496,161 is: 702,063.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,646 : 496,161 = 496,161 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,646/496,161 = 496,161/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,646x = 496,161 × 496,161 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,646x = 246,175,737,921 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,175,737,921/350,646 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,063.44
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