Finding the Third Proportional to 355,504 and 499,992
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Solution
The third proportional to 355,504 and 499,992 is: 703,204.46
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
355,504 : 499,992 = 499,992 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
355,504/499,992 = 499,992/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
355,504x = 499,992 × 499,992 - Step 4: Simplify right side
355,504x = 249,992,000,064 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 249,992,000,064/355,504 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 703,204.46
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