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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,973 and 513,297

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,973 and 513,297 is: 750,695.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,973 : 513,297 = 513,297 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,973/513,297 = 513,297/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,973x = 513,297 × 513,297
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,973x = 263,473,810,209
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,473,810,209/350,973
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,695.38

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