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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,704 and 542,424

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,704 and 542,424 is: 838,951.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,704 : 542,424 = 542,424 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,704/542,424 = 542,424/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,704x = 542,424 × 542,424
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,704x = 294,223,795,776
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 294,223,795,776/350,704
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 838,951.92

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