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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,591 and 532,251

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,591 and 532,251 is: 798,923.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,591 : 532,251 = 532,251 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,591/532,251 = 532,251/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,591x = 532,251 × 532,251
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,591x = 283,291,127,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,291,127,001/354,591
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,923.62

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