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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,968 and 540,408

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,968 and 540,408 is: 834,478.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,968 : 540,408 = 540,408 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,968/540,408 = 540,408/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,968x = 540,408 × 540,408
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,968x = 292,040,806,464
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,040,806,464/349,968
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,478.60

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