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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,622 and 524,241

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,622 and 524,241 is: 786,073.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,622 : 524,241 = 524,241 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,622/524,241 = 524,241/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,622x = 524,241 × 524,241
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,622x = 274,828,626,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,828,626,081/349,622
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,073.61

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