Finding the Third Proportional to 350,664 and 496,182
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,664 and 496,182 is: 702,086.83
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,664 : 496,182 = 496,182 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,664/496,182 = 496,182/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,664x = 496,182 × 496,182 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,664x = 246,196,577,124 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,196,577,124/350,664 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,086.83
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