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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,532 and 502,542

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,532 and 502,542 is: 716,384.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,532 : 502,542 = 502,542 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,532/502,542 = 502,542/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,532x = 502,542 × 502,542
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,532x = 252,548,461,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,548,461,764/352,532
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,384.50

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