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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,568 and 514,083

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,568 and 514,083 is: 749,589.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,568 : 514,083 = 514,083 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,568/514,083 = 514,083/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,568x = 514,083 × 514,083
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,568x = 264,281,330,889
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,281,330,889/352,568
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,589.67

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