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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,253 and 517,999

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,253 and 517,999 is: 774,933.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,253 : 517,999 = 517,999 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,253/517,999 = 517,999/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,253x = 517,999 × 517,999
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,253x = 268,322,964,001
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,322,964,001/346,253
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 774,933.25

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