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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,469 and 549,063

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,469 and 549,063 is: 860,190.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,469 : 549,063 = 549,063 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,469/549,063 = 549,063/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,469x = 549,063 × 549,063
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,469x = 301,470,177,969
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,470,177,969/350,469
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,190.71

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