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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,992 and 535,504

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,992 and 535,504 is: 803,280.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,992 : 535,504 = 535,504 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,992/535,504 = 535,504/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,992x = 535,504 × 535,504
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,992x = 286,764,534,016
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,764,534,016/356,992
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,280.00

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