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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,059 and 714,900

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,059 and 714,900 is: 1,459,988.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,059 : 714,900 = 714,900 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,059/714,900 = 714,900/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,059x = 714,900 × 714,900
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,059x = 511,082,010,000
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 511,082,010,000/350,059
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,459,988.20

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