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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,471 and 518,293

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,471 and 518,293 is: 775,325.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,471 : 518,293 = 518,293 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,471/518,293 = 518,293/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,471x = 518,293 × 518,293
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,471x = 268,627,633,849
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,627,633,849/346,471
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,325.02

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