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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,620 and 529,791.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,620 and 529,791.75 is: 795,982.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,620 : 529,791.75 = 529,791.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,620/529,791.75 = 529,791.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,620x = 529,791.75 × 529,791.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,620x = 280,679,298,368.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,679,298,368.06/352,620
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 795,982.36

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