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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,082 and 517,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,082 and 517,849 is: 748,899.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,082 : 517,849 = 517,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,082/517,849 = 517,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,082x = 517,849 × 517,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,082x = 268,167,586,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,167,586,801/358,082
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,899.94

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