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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,224 and 535,059

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,224 and 535,059 is: 812,801.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,224 : 535,059 = 535,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,224/535,059 = 535,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,224x = 535,059 × 535,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,224x = 286,288,133,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,288,133,481/352,224
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,801.32

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