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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,779 and 529,963

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,779 and 529,963 is: 796,138.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,779 : 529,963 = 529,963 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,779/529,963 = 529,963/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,779x = 529,963 × 529,963
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,779x = 280,860,781,369
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,860,781,369/352,779
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,138.04

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