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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,268 and 532,619

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,268 and 532,619 is: 796,262.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,268 : 532,619 = 532,619 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,268/532,619 = 532,619/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,268x = 532,619 × 532,619
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,268x = 283,682,999,161
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 283,682,999,161/356,268
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 796,262.92

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