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Finding the Third Proportional to 385,261 and 511,335

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Solution

The third proportional to 385,261 and 511,335 is: 678,665.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,261 : 511,335 = 511,335 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,261/511,335 = 511,335/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,261x = 511,335 × 511,335
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,261x = 261,463,482,225
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,463,482,225/385,261
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,665.85

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