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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,989 and 532,750.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,989 and 532,750.50 is: 804,056.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,989 : 532,750.50 = 532,750.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,989/532,750.50 = 532,750.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,989x = 532,750.50 × 532,750.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,989x = 283,823,095,250.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,823,095,250.25/352,989
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,056.49

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