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Finding the Third Proportional to 355,054 and 499,405

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Solution

The third proportional to 355,054 and 499,405 is: 702,443.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,054 : 499,405 = 499,405 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,054/499,405 = 499,405/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,054x = 499,405 × 499,405
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,054x = 249,405,354,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,405,354,025/355,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,443.44

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