Finding the Third Proportional to 350,652 and 496,170
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,652 and 496,170 is: 702,076.90
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,652 : 496,170 = 496,170 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,652/496,170 = 496,170/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,652x = 496,170 × 496,170 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,652x = 246,184,668,900 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,184,668,900/350,652 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,076.90
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