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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,496 and 544,722

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,496 and 544,722 is: 844,169.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,496 : 544,722 = 544,722 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,496/544,722 = 544,722/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,496x = 544,722 × 544,722
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,496x = 296,722,057,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,722,057,284/351,496
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844,169.09

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