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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,936 and 524,812

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,936 and 524,812 is: 787,080.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,936 : 524,812 = 524,812 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,936/524,812 = 524,812/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,936x = 524,812 × 524,812
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,936x = 275,427,635,344
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,427,635,344/349,936
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,080.02

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