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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,984 and 535,512

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,984 and 535,512 is: 803,322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,984 : 535,512 = 535,512 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,984/535,512 = 535,512/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,984x = 535,512 × 535,512
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,984x = 286,773,102,144
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,773,102,144/356,984
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,322.00

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