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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,204 and 535,470

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,204 and 535,470 is: 818,745.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,204 : 535,470 = 535,470 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,204/535,470 = 535,470/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,204x = 535,470 × 535,470
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,204x = 286,728,120,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,728,120,900/350,204
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,745.99

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