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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,466 and 502,455

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,466 and 502,455 is: 716,270.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,466 : 502,455 = 502,455 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,466/502,455 = 502,455/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,466x = 502,455 × 502,455
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,466x = 252,461,027,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,461,027,025/352,466
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,270.58

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