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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,539 and 529,591

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,539 and 529,591 is: 795,561.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,539 : 529,591 = 529,591 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,539/529,591 = 529,591/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,539x = 529,591 × 529,591
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,539x = 280,466,627,281
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,466,627,281/352,539
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,561.99

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