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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,854 and 544,257

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,854 and 544,257 is: 844,270.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,854 : 544,257 = 544,257 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,854/544,257 = 544,257/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,854x = 544,257 × 544,257
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,854x = 296,215,682,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,215,682,049/350,854
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844,270.50

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