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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,528 and 502,536

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,528 and 502,536 is: 716,375.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,528 : 502,536 = 502,536 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,528/502,536 = 502,536/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,528x = 502,536 × 502,536
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,528x = 252,542,431,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,542,431,296/352,528
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,375.53

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