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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,935 and 524,059

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,935 and 524,059 is: 782,588.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,935 : 524,059 = 524,059 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,935/524,059 = 524,059/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,935x = 524,059 × 524,059
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,935x = 274,637,835,481
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 274,637,835,481/350,935
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 782,588.90

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