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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,639 and 532,314

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,639 and 532,314 is: 799,004.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,639 : 532,314 = 532,314 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,639/532,314 = 532,314/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,639x = 532,314 × 532,314
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,639x = 283,358,194,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,358,194,596/354,639
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,004.61

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