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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,168 and 510,656

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,168 and 510,656 is: 744,698.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,168 : 510,656 = 510,656 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,168/510,656 = 510,656/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,168x = 510,656 × 510,656
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,168x = 260,769,550,336
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,769,550,336/350,168
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 744,698.40

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