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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,790 and 529,980

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,790 and 529,980 is: 796,164.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,790 : 529,980 = 529,980 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,790/529,980 = 529,980/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,790x = 529,980 × 529,980
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,790x = 280,878,800,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,878,800,400/352,790
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,164.29

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