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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,800 and 529,995

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,800 and 529,995 is: 796,186.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,800 : 529,995 = 529,995 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,800/529,995 = 529,995/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,800x = 529,995 × 529,995
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,800x = 280,894,700,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,894,700,025/352,800
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,186.79

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