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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,056 and 524,970

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,056 and 524,970 is: 787,284.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,056 : 524,970 = 524,970 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,056/524,970 = 524,970/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,056x = 524,970 × 524,970
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,056x = 275,593,500,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,593,500,900/350,056
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,284.04

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