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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,506 and 525,167

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,506 and 525,167 is: 786,863.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,506 : 525,167 = 525,167 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,506/525,167 = 525,167/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,506x = 525,167 × 525,167
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,506x = 275,800,377,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,800,377,889/350,506
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,863.50

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