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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,571 and 537,122

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,571 and 537,122 is: 818,275.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,571 : 537,122 = 537,122 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,571/537,122 = 537,122/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,571x = 537,122 × 537,122
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,571x = 288,500,042,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,500,042,884/352,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,275.02

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