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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,796 and 529,989

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,796 and 529,989 is: 796,177.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,796 : 529,989 = 529,989 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,796/529,989 = 529,989/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,796x = 529,989 × 529,989
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,796x = 280,888,340,121
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,888,340,121/352,796
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,177.79

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