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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,481 and 549,081

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,481 and 549,081 is: 860,217.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,481 : 549,081 = 549,081 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,481/549,081 = 549,081/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,481x = 549,081 × 549,081
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,481x = 301,489,944,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,489,944,561/350,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,217.66

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