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