Finding the Third Proportional to 352,322 and 502,022
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,322 and 502,022 is: 715,328.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,322 : 502,022 = 502,022 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,322/502,022 = 502,022/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,322x = 502,022 × 502,022 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,322x = 252,026,088,484 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,026,088,484/352,322 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 715,328.84
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