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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,194 and 509,982

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,194 and 509,982 is: 742,678.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,194 : 509,982 = 509,982 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,194/509,982 = 509,982/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,194x = 509,982 × 509,982
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,194x = 260,081,640,324
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,081,640,324/350,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 742,678.74

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