Finding the Third Proportional to 353,856 and 497,664
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Solution
The third proportional to 353,856 and 497,664 is: 699,915.95
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
353,856 : 497,664 = 497,664 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
353,856/497,664 = 497,664/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
353,856x = 497,664 × 497,664 - Step 4: Simplify right side
353,856x = 247,669,456,896 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 247,669,456,896/353,856 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 699,915.95
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