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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,543 and 529,596

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,543 and 529,596 is: 795,567.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,543 : 529,596 = 529,596 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,543/529,596 = 529,596/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,543x = 529,596 × 529,596
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,543x = 280,471,923,216
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,471,923,216/352,543
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,567.98

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