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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,001 and 524,893.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,001 and 524,893.50 is: 787,178.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,001 : 524,893.50 = 524,893.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,001/524,893.50 = 524,893.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,001x = 524,893.50 × 524,893.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,001x = 275,513,186,342.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,513,186,342.25/350,001
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 787,178.28

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