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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,586 and 501,342

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,586 and 501,342 is: 716,924.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,586 : 501,342 = 501,342 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,586/501,342 = 501,342/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,586x = 501,342 × 501,342
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,586x = 251,343,800,964
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,343,800,964/350,586
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,924.81

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