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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,686 and 501,444

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,686 and 501,444 is: 717,012.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,686 : 501,444 = 501,444 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,686/501,444 = 501,444/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,686x = 501,444 × 501,444
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,686x = 251,446,085,136
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,446,085,136/350,686
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 717,012.04

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