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