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Finding the Third Proportional to 349,215 and 517,275

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Solution

The third proportional to 349,215 and 517,275 is: 766,214.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    349,215 : 517,275 = 517,275 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    349,215/517,275 = 517,275/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    349,215x = 517,275 × 517,275
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    349,215x = 267,573,425,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,573,425,625/349,215
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 766,214.01

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