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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,512 and 525,170

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,512 and 525,170 is: 786,859.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,512 : 525,170 = 525,170 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,512/525,170 = 525,170/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,512x = 525,170 × 525,170
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,512x = 275,803,528,900
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,803,528,900/350,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,859.02

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