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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,239 and 517,975

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,239 and 517,975 is: 774,892.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,239 : 517,975 = 517,975 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,239/517,975 = 517,975/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,239x = 517,975 × 517,975
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,239x = 268,298,100,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,298,100,625/346,239
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,892.78

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