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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,132 and 529,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,132 and 529,374 is: 800,374.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,132 : 529,374 = 529,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,132/529,374 = 529,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,132x = 529,374 × 529,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,132x = 280,236,831,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,236,831,876/350,132
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 800,374.81

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