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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,753 and 529,932

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,753 and 529,932 is: 796,103.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,753 : 529,932 = 529,932 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,753/529,932 = 529,932/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,753x = 529,932 × 529,932
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,753x = 280,827,924,624
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,827,924,624/352,753
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,103.58

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