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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,996 and 532,748

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,996 and 532,748 is: 804,033.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,996 : 532,748 = 532,748 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,996/532,748 = 532,748/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,996x = 532,748 × 532,748
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,996x = 283,820,431,504
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,820,431,504/352,996
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 804,033.00

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