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Finding the Third Proportional to 258,924 and 349,824

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Solution

The third proportional to 258,924 and 349,824 is: 472,636.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    258,924 : 349,824 = 349,824 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    258,924/349,824 = 349,824/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    258,924x = 349,824 × 349,824
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    258,924x = 122,376,830,976
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,376,830,976/258,924
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 472,636.11

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