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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,385 and 541,338

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,385 and 541,338 is: 836,356.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,385 : 541,338 = 541,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,385/541,338 = 541,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,385x = 541,338 × 541,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,385x = 293,046,830,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 293,046,830,244/350,385
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 836,356.67

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