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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,445 and 549,022

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,445 and 549,022 is: 860,121.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,445 : 549,022 = 549,022 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,445/549,022 = 549,022/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,445x = 549,022 × 549,022
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,445x = 301,425,156,484
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,425,156,484/350,445
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,121.15

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