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Finding the Third Proportional to 345,836 and 518,754

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Solution

The third proportional to 345,836 and 518,754 is: 778,131

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345,836 : 518,754 = 518,754 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345,836/518,754 = 518,754/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345,836x = 518,754 × 518,754
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345,836x = 269,105,712,516
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,105,712,516/345,836
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,131

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