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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,552 and 525,224

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,552 and 525,224 is: 786,931.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,552 : 525,224 = 525,224 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,552/525,224 = 525,224/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,552x = 525,224 × 525,224
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,552x = 275,860,250,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,860,250,176/350,552
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,931.04

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