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Finding the Third Proportional to 502,104 and 702,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 502,104 and 702,288 is: 982,283.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    502,104 : 702,288 = 702,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    502,104/702,288 = 702,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    502,104x = 702,288 × 702,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    502,104x = 493,208,434,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 493,208,434,944/502,104
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 982,283.42

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