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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,028 and 517,662

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,028 and 517,662 is: 765,578.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,028 : 517,662 = 517,662 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,028/517,662 = 517,662/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,028x = 517,662 × 517,662
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,028x = 267,973,946,244
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 267,973,946,244/350,028
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 765,578.60

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