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Finding the Third Proportional to 352,575 and 514,093

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Solution

The third proportional to 352,575 and 514,093 is: 749,603.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    352,575 : 514,093 = 514,093 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    352,575/514,093 = 514,093/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    352,575x = 514,093 × 514,093
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    352,575x = 264,291,612,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 264,291,612,649/352,575
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 749,603.95

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