Finding the Third Proportional to 350,648 and 496,164
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,648 and 496,164 is: 702,067.93
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,648 : 496,164 = 496,164 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,648/496,164 = 496,164/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,648x = 496,164 × 496,164 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,648x = 246,178,714,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,178,714,896/350,648 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,067.93
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