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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,952 and 552,708

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,952 and 552,708 is: 855,818.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,952 : 552,708 = 552,708 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,952/552,708 = 552,708/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,952x = 552,708 × 552,708
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,952x = 305,486,133,264
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 305,486,133,264/356,952
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 855,818.52

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