Finding the Third Proportional to 358,662 and 502,659
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Solution
The third proportional to 358,662 and 502,659 is: 704,468.47
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
358,662 : 502,659 = 502,659 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
358,662/502,659 = 502,659/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
358,662x = 502,659 × 502,659 - Step 4: Simplify right side
358,662x = 252,666,070,281 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 252,666,070,281/358,662 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 704,468.47
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