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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,174 and 682,850

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,174 and 682,850 is: 1,331,578.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,174 : 682,850 = 682,850 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,174/682,850 = 682,850/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,174x = 682,850 × 682,850
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,174x = 466,284,122,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 466,284,122,500/350,174
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 1,331,578.37

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