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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,484 and 502,482

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,484 and 502,482 is: 716,310.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,484 : 502,482 = 502,482 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,484/502,482 = 502,482/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,484x = 502,482 × 502,482
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,484x = 252,488,160,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,488,160,324/352,484
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,310.98

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