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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,672 and 496,194

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,672 and 496,194 is: 702,104.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,672 : 496,194 = 496,194 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,672/496,194 = 496,194/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,672x = 496,194 × 496,194
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,672x = 246,208,485,636
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,208,485,636/350,672
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,104.77

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