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Finding the Third Proportional to 347,427 and 519,094.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 347,427 and 519,094.50 is: 775,584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    347,427 : 519,094.50 = 519,094.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    347,427/519,094.50 = 519,094.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    347,427x = 519,094.50 × 519,094.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    347,427x = 269,459,099,930.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,459,099,930.25/347,427
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 775,584.80

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