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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,745 and 524,623

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,745 and 524,623 is: 786,942.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,745 : 524,623 = 524,623 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,745/524,623 = 524,623/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,745x = 524,623 × 524,623
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,745x = 275,229,292,129
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,229,292,129/349,745
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,942.75

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