Finding the Third Proportional to 352,670 and 495,552
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,670 and 495,552 is: 696,321.73
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,670 : 495,552 = 495,552 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,670/495,552 = 495,552/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,670x = 495,552 × 495,552 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,670x = 245,571,784,704 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 245,571,784,704/352,670 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 696,321.73
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