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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,977 and 532,719

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,977 and 532,719 is: 803,988.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,977 : 532,719 = 532,719 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,977/532,719 = 532,719/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,977x = 532,719 × 532,719
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,977x = 283,789,532,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,789,532,961/352,977
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,988.74

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