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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,454 and 549,040.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,454 and 549,040.50 is: 860,157.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,454 : 549,040.50 = 549,040.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,454/549,040.50 = 549,040.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,454x = 549,040.50 × 549,040.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,454x = 301,445,470,640.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,445,470,640.25/350,454
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,157.03

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