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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,580 and 537,126

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,580 and 537,126 is: 818,266.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,580 : 537,126 = 537,126 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,580/537,126 = 537,126/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,580x = 537,126 × 537,126
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,580x = 288,504,339,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 288,504,339,876/352,580
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,266.32

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