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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,826 and 530,032

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,826 and 530,032 is: 796,239.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,826 : 530,032 = 530,032 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,826/530,032 = 530,032/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,826x = 530,032 × 530,032
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,826x = 280,933,921,024
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,933,921,024/352,826
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,239.28

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