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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,546 and 525,226

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,546 and 525,226 is: 786,950.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,546 : 525,226 = 525,226 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,546/525,226 = 525,226/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,546x = 525,226 × 525,226
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,546x = 275,862,351,076
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,862,351,076/350,546
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,950.50

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