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Finding the Third Proportional to 358,309 and 517,962

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Solution

The third proportional to 358,309 and 517,962 is: 748,752.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    358,309 : 517,962 = 517,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    358,309/517,962 = 517,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    358,309x = 517,962 × 517,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    358,309x = 268,284,633,444
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,284,633,444/358,309
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 748,752.15

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