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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,874 and 538,335

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,874 and 538,335 is: 812,064.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,874 : 538,335 = 538,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,874/538,335 = 538,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,874x = 538,335 × 538,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,874x = 289,804,572,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,804,572,225/356,874
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,064.12

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