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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,432 and 532,573

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,432 and 532,573 is: 809,383.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,432 : 532,573 = 532,573 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,432/532,573 = 532,573/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,432x = 532,573 × 532,573
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,432x = 283,634,000,329
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,634,000,329/350,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 809,383.85

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