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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,965 and 530,251.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,965 and 530,251.50 is: 796,585.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,965 : 530,251.50 = 530,251.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,965/530,251.50 = 530,251.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,965x = 530,251.50 × 530,251.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,965x = 281,166,653,252.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 281,166,653,252.25/352,965
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,585.08

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