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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,770 and 524,648

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,770 and 524,648 is: 786,961.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,770 : 524,648 = 524,648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,770/524,648 = 524,648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,770x = 524,648 × 524,648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,770x = 275,255,523,904
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,255,523,904/349,770
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,961.50

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