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Finding the Third Proportional to 381,372 and 517,950

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Solution

The third proportional to 381,372 and 517,950 is: 703,439.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    381,372 : 517,950 = 517,950 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    381,372/517,950 = 517,950/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    381,372x = 517,950 × 517,950
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    381,372x = 268,272,202,500
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,272,202,500/381,372
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 703,439.69

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