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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,199 and 535,464

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,199 and 535,464 is: 818,739.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,199 : 535,464 = 535,464 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,199/535,464 = 535,464/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,199x = 535,464 × 535,464
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,199x = 286,721,695,296
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,721,695,296/350,199
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,739.33

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