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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,544 and 502,568

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,544 and 502,568 is: 716,434.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,544 : 502,568 = 502,568 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,544/502,568 = 502,568/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,544x = 502,568 × 502,568
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,544x = 252,574,594,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,574,594,624/352,544
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,434.25

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