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Finding the Third Proportional to 354,777 and 518,961

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Solution

The third proportional to 354,777 and 518,961 is: 759,126.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    354,777 : 518,961 = 518,961 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    354,777/518,961 = 518,961/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    354,777x = 518,961 × 518,961
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    354,777x = 269,320,519,521
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 269,320,519,521/354,777
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 759,126.21

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