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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,752 and 518,724

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,752 and 518,724 is: 775,985.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,752 : 518,724 = 518,724 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,752/518,724 = 518,724/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,752x = 518,724 × 518,724
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,752x = 269,074,588,176
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,074,588,176/346,752
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,985.68

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