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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,798 and 529,991

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,798 and 529,991 is: 796,179.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,798 : 529,991 = 529,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,798/529,991 = 529,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,798x = 529,991 × 529,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,798x = 280,890,460,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,890,460,081/352,798
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,179.29

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