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Finding the Third Proportional to 355,488 and 499,968

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Solution

The third proportional to 355,488 and 499,968 is: 703,168.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    355,488 : 499,968 = 499,968 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    355,488/499,968 = 499,968/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    355,488x = 499,968 × 499,968
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    355,488x = 249,968,001,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 249,968,001,024/355,488
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,168.60

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