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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,432 and 548,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,432 and 548,982 is: 860,027.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,432 : 548,982 = 548,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,432/548,982 = 548,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,432x = 548,982 × 548,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,432x = 301,381,236,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,381,236,324/350,432
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,027.73

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