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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,058 and 524,958

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,058 and 524,958 is: 794,048.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,058 : 524,958 = 524,958 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,058/524,958 = 524,958/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,058x = 524,958 × 524,958
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,058x = 275,580,901,764
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,580,901,764/347,058
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 794,048.55

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