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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,632 and 502,614

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,632 and 502,614 is: 704,401.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,632 : 502,614 = 502,614 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,632/502,614 = 502,614/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,632x = 502,614 × 502,614
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,632x = 252,620,832,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 252,620,832,996/358,632
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 704,401.26

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