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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,948 and 542,905

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,948 and 542,905 is: 842,256.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,948 : 542,905 = 542,905 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,948/542,905 = 542,905/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,948x = 542,905 × 542,905
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,948x = 294,745,839,025
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,745,839,025/349,948
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,256.10

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