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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,508 and 549,117

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,508 and 549,117 is: 860,264.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,508 : 549,117 = 549,117 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,508/549,117 = 549,117/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,508x = 549,117 × 549,117
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,508x = 301,529,479,689
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 301,529,479,689/350,508
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 860,264.19

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