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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,939 and 532,700

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,939 and 532,700 is: 804,017.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,939 : 532,700 = 532,700 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,939/532,700 = 532,700/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,939x = 532,700 × 532,700
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,939x = 283,769,290,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,769,290,000/352,939
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,017.95

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