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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,144 and 529,772

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,144 and 529,772 is: 799,268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,144 : 529,772 = 529,772 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,144/529,772 = 529,772/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,144x = 529,772 × 529,772
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,144x = 280,658,371,984
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,658,371,984/351,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,268.60

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