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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,729 and 532,273.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,729 and 532,273.50 is: 803,208.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,729 : 532,273.50 = 532,273.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,729/532,273.50 = 532,273.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,729x = 532,273.50 × 532,273.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,729x = 283,315,078,802.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,315,078,802.25/352,729
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,208.92

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