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Finding the Third Proportional to 345,827 and 518,741

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Solution

The third proportional to 345,827 and 518,741 is: 778,112.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345,827 : 518,741 = 518,741 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345,827/518,741 = 518,741/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345,827x = 518,741 × 518,741
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345,827x = 269,092,225,081
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,092,225,081/345,827
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,112.25

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