Finding the Third Proportional to 350,674 and 496,197
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Solution
The third proportional to 350,674 and 496,197 is: 702,109.26
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
350,674 : 496,197 = 496,197 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
350,674/496,197 = 496,197/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
350,674x = 496,197 × 496,197 - Step 4: Simplify right side
350,674x = 246,211,462,809 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 246,211,462,809/350,674 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,109.26
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