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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,480 and 502,476

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,480 and 502,476 is: 716,302.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,480 : 502,476 = 502,476 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,480/502,476 = 502,476/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,480x = 502,476 × 502,476
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,480x = 252,482,130,576
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,482,130,576/352,480
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,302.00

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