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