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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,852 and 544,254

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,852 and 544,254 is: 844,266.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,852 : 544,254 = 544,254 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,852/544,254 = 544,254/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,852x = 544,254 × 544,254
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,852x = 296,212,416,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,212,416,516/350,852
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844,266.01

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