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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,676 and 496,200

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,676 and 496,200 is: 702,113.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,676 : 496,200 = 496,200 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,676/496,200 = 496,200/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,676x = 496,200 × 496,200
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,676x = 246,214,440,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 246,214,440,000/350,676
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,113.75

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