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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,612 and 532,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,612 and 532,281 is: 798,966.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,612 : 532,281 = 532,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,612/532,281 = 532,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,612x = 532,281 × 532,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,612x = 283,323,062,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,323,062,961/354,612
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 798,966.37

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