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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,988 and 542,964

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,988 and 542,964 is: 842,342.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,988 : 542,964 = 542,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,988/542,964 = 542,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,988x = 542,964 × 542,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,988x = 294,809,905,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,809,905,296/349,988
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 842,342.90

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