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Finding the Third Proportional to 345,838 and 518,757

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Solution

The third proportional to 345,838 and 518,757 is: 778,135.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    345,838 : 518,757 = 518,757 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    345,838/518,757 = 518,757/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    345,838x = 518,757 × 518,757
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    345,838x = 269,108,825,049
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,108,825,049/345,838
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 778,135.50

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