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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,641 and 532,316

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,641 and 532,316 is: 799,006.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,641 : 532,316 = 532,316 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,641/532,316 = 532,316/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,641x = 532,316 × 532,316
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,641x = 283,360,323,856
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,360,323,856/354,641
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,006.10

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