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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,716 and 529,878

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,716 and 529,878 is: 796,024.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,716 : 529,878 = 529,878 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,716/529,878 = 529,878/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,716x = 529,878 × 529,878
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,716x = 280,770,694,884
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,770,694,884/352,716
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,024.83

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