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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,511 and 525,186

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,511 and 525,186 is: 786,909.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,511 : 525,186 = 525,186 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,511/525,186 = 525,186/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,511x = 525,186 × 525,186
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,511x = 275,820,334,596
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,820,334,596/350,511
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,909.21

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