Finding the Third Proportional to 502,130 and 702,333
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Solution
The third proportional to 502,130 and 702,333 is: 982,358.44
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
502,130 : 702,333 = 702,333 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
502,130/702,333 = 702,333/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
502,130x = 702,333 × 702,333 - Step 4: Simplify right side
502,130x = 493,271,642,889 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 493,271,642,889/502,130 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 982,358.44
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