Finding the Third Proportional to 355,060 and 499,416
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,060 and 499,416 is: 702,462.52
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,060 : 499,416 = 499,416 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,060/499,416 = 499,416/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,060x = 499,416 × 499,416 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,060x = 249,416,341,056 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,416,341,056/355,060 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 702,462.52
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