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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,011 and 504,432

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,011 and 504,432 is: 722,851.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,011 : 504,432 = 504,432 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,011/504,432 = 504,432/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,011x = 504,432 × 504,432
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,011x = 254,451,642,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 254,451,642,624/352,011
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 722,851.40

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