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Finding the Third Proportional to 350,985 and 513,315

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Solution

The third proportional to 350,985 and 513,315 is: 750,722.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    350,985 : 513,315 = 513,315 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    350,985/513,315 = 513,315/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    350,985x = 513,315 × 513,315
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    350,985x = 263,492,289,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 263,492,289,225/350,985
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 750,722.36

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