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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,209 and 535,479

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,209 and 535,479 is: 818,761.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,209 : 535,479 = 535,479 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,209/535,479 = 535,479/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,209x = 535,479 × 535,479
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,209x = 286,737,759,441
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 286,737,759,441/350,209
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 818,761.82

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