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Finding the Third Proportional to 346,978.69 and 524,859.75

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Solution

The third proportional to 346,978.69 and 524,859.75 is: 793,932.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    346,978.69 : 524,859.75 = 524,859.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    346,978.69/524,859.75 = 524,859.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    346,978.69x = 524,859.75 × 524,859.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    346,978.69x = 275,477,757,170.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,477,757,170.06/346,978.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 793,932.79

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