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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,900 and 538,374

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,900 and 538,374 is: 812,122.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,900 : 538,374 = 538,374 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,900/538,374 = 538,374/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,900x = 538,374 × 538,374
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,900x = 289,846,563,876
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 289,846,563,876/356,900
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 812,122.62

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