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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,571 and 514,087

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,571 and 514,087 is: 749,594.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,571 : 514,087 = 514,087 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,571/514,087 = 514,087/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,571x = 514,087 × 514,087
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,571x = 264,285,443,569
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,285,443,569/352,571
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,594.96

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