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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,636 and 531,948

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,636 and 531,948 is: 797,913.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,636 : 531,948 = 531,948 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,636/531,948 = 531,948/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,636x = 531,948 × 531,948
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,636x = 282,968,674,704
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,968,674,704/354,636
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 797,913.00

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