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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,481 and 518,308

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,481 and 518,308 is: 775,347.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,481 : 518,308 = 518,308 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,481/518,308 = 518,308/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,481x = 518,308 × 518,308
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,481x = 268,643,182,864
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,643,182,864/346,481
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,347.52

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