Finding the Third Proportional to 352,740 and 502,650
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Solution
The third proportional to 352,740 and 502,650 is: 716,269.84
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
352,740 : 502,650 = 502,650 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
352,740/502,650 = 502,650/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
352,740x = 502,650 × 502,650 - Step 4: Simplify right side
352,740x = 252,657,022,500 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,657,022,500/352,740 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 716,269.84
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