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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,821 and 532,518

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,821 and 532,518 is: 803,737.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,821 : 532,518 = 532,518 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,821/532,518 = 532,518/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,821x = 532,518 × 532,518
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,821x = 283,575,420,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,575,420,324/352,821
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,737.36

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