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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,738 and 532,288

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,738 and 532,288 is: 803,232.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,738 : 532,288 = 532,288 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,738/532,288 = 532,288/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,738x = 532,288 × 532,288
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,738x = 283,330,514,944
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,330,514,944/352,738
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,232.19

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