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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,194 and 512,870

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,194 and 512,870 is: 751,114.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,194 : 512,870 = 512,870 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,194/512,870 = 512,870/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,194x = 512,870 × 512,870
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,194x = 263,035,636,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,035,636,900/350,194
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 751,114.06

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