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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,972.69 and 532,785.09

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,972.69 and 532,785.09 is: 804,198.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,972.69 : 532,785.09 = 532,785.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,972.69/532,785.09 = 532,785.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,972.69x = 532,785.09 × 532,785.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,972.69x = 283,859,956,122.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,859,956,122.20/352,972.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,198.08

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