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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,094 and 529,740

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,094 and 529,740 is: 799,285.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,094 : 529,740 = 529,740 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,094/529,740 = 529,740/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,094x = 529,740 × 529,740
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,094x = 280,624,467,600
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 280,624,467,600/351,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 799,285.85

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