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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,545 and 529,597.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,545 and 529,597.50 is: 795,567.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,545 : 529,597.50 = 529,597.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,545/529,597.50 = 529,597.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,545x = 529,597.50 × 529,597.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,545x = 280,473,512,006.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,473,512,006.25/352,545
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,567.98

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