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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,512 and 525,171

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,512 and 525,171 is: 786,862.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,512 : 525,171 = 525,171 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,512/525,171 = 525,171/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,512x = 525,171 × 525,171
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,512x = 275,804,579,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,804,579,241/350,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 786,862.02

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