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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,380 and 518,187.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,380 and 518,187.50 is: 775,213.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,380 : 518,187.50 = 518,187.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,380/518,187.50 = 518,187.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,380x = 518,187.50 × 518,187.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,380x = 268,518,285,156.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,518,285,156.25/346,380
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,213.02

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