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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,416.75 and 529,405.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,416.75 and 529,405.75 is: 795,281.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,416.75 : 529,405.75 = 529,405.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,416.75/529,405.75 = 529,405.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,416.75x = 529,405.75 × 529,405.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,416.75x = 280,270,448,133.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,270,448,133.06/352,416.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,281.29

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