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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,504 and 524,608

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,504 and 524,608 is: 787,440.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,504 : 524,608 = 524,608 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,504/524,608 = 524,608/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,504x = 524,608 × 524,608
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,504x = 275,213,553,664
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,213,553,664/349,504
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,440.35

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