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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,556 and 525,230

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,556 and 525,230 is: 786,940.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,556 : 525,230 = 525,230 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,556/525,230 = 525,230/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,556x = 525,230 × 525,230
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,556x = 275,866,552,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,866,552,900/350,556
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,940.04

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