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Finding the Third Proportional to 355,050 and 499,401

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Solution

The third proportional to 355,050 and 499,401 is: 702,440.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,050 : 499,401 = 499,401 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,050/499,401 = 499,401/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,050x = 499,401 × 499,401
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,050x = 249,401,358,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,401,358,801/355,050
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,440.10

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