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Finding the Third Proportional to 355,054 and 499,406

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Solution

The third proportional to 355,054 and 499,406 is: 702,446.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,054 : 499,406 = 499,406 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,054/499,406 = 499,406/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,054x = 499,406 × 499,406
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,054x = 249,406,352,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,406,352,836/355,054
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 702,446.26

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