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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,012 and 545,334

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,012 and 545,334 is: 844,826.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,012 : 545,334 = 545,334 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,012/545,334 = 545,334/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,012x = 545,334 × 545,334
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,012x = 297,389,171,556
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 297,389,171,556/352,012
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844,826.80

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