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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,722 and 524,583

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,722 and 524,583 is: 786,874.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,722 : 524,583 = 524,583 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,722/524,583 = 524,583/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,722x = 524,583 × 524,583
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,722x = 275,187,323,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,187,323,889/349,722
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,874.50

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