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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,892 and 544,320

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,892 and 544,320 is: 844,374.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,892 : 544,320 = 544,320 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,892/544,320 = 544,320/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,892x = 544,320 × 544,320
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,892x = 296,284,262,400
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,284,262,400/350,892
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844,374.52

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