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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,072 and 524,999

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,072 and 524,999 is: 787,335.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,072 : 524,999 = 524,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,072/524,999 = 524,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,072x = 524,999 × 524,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,072x = 275,623,950,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,623,950,001/350,072
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,335.03

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