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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,566 and 832,126.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,566 and 832,126.50 is: 1,963,985.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,566 : 832,126.50 = 832,126.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,566/832,126.50 = 832,126.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,566x = 832,126.50 × 832,126.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,566x = 692,434,512,002.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 692,434,512,002.25/352,566
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,963,985.50

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