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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,512.25 and 532,026

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,512.25 and 532,026 is: 798,425.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,512.25 : 532,026 = 532,026 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,512.25/532,026 = 532,026/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,512.25x = 532,026 × 532,026
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,512.25x = 283,051,664,676
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,051,664,676/354,512.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,425.62

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