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Finding the Third Proportional to 356,226 and 510,273

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Solution

The third proportional to 356,226 and 510,273 is: 730,936.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    356,226 : 510,273 = 510,273 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    356,226/510,273 = 510,273/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    356,226x = 510,273 × 510,273
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    356,226x = 260,378,534,529
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 260,378,534,529/356,226
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 730,936.36

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