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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,670 and 496,191

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,670 and 496,191 is: 702,100.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,670 : 496,191 = 496,191 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,670/496,191 = 496,191/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,670x = 496,191 × 496,191
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,670x = 246,205,508,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,205,508,481/350,670
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,100.29

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