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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,512 and 529,551

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,512 and 529,551 is: 795,502.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,512 : 529,551 = 529,551 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,512/529,551 = 529,551/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,512x = 529,551 × 529,551
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,512x = 280,424,261,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,424,261,601/352,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,502.74

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