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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,772 and 532,439

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,772 and 532,439 is: 803,610.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,772 : 532,439 = 532,439 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,772/532,439 = 532,439/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,772x = 532,439 × 532,439
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,772x = 283,491,288,721
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,491,288,721/352,772
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,610.52

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