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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,980 and 532,737

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,980 and 532,737 is: 804,036.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,980 : 532,737 = 532,737 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,980/532,737 = 532,737/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,980x = 532,737 × 532,737
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,980x = 283,808,711,169
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,808,711,169/352,980
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,036.24

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