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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,043 and 501,625

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,043 and 501,625 is: 716,800.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,043 : 501,625 = 501,625 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,043/501,625 = 501,625/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,043x = 501,625 × 501,625
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,043x = 251,627,640,625
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,627,640,625/351,043
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 716,800.05

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