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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,062 and 529,785

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,062 and 529,785 is: 797,223.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,062 : 529,785 = 529,785 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,062/529,785 = 529,785/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,062x = 529,785 × 529,785
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,062x = 280,672,146,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,672,146,225/352,062
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,223.63

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