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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,631 and 544,821

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,631 and 544,821 is: 844,151.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,631 : 544,821 = 544,821 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,631/544,821 = 544,821/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,631x = 544,821 × 544,821
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,631x = 296,829,922,041
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 296,829,922,041/351,631
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 844,151.74

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