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Finding the Third Proportional to 351,067 and 514,103.50

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Solution

The third proportional to 351,067 and 514,103.50 is: 752,854.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    351,067 : 514,103.50 = 514,103.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    351,067/514,103.50 = 514,103.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    351,067x = 514,103.50 × 514,103.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    351,067x = 264,302,408,712.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,302,408,712.25/351,067
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 752,854.61

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