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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,739 and 532,289

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,739 and 532,289 is: 803,232.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,739 : 532,289 = 532,289 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,739/532,289 = 532,289/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,739x = 532,289 × 532,289
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,739x = 283,331,579,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,331,579,521/352,739
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,232.93

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