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Finding the Third Proportional to 385,326 and 511,281

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Solution

The third proportional to 385,326 and 511,281 is: 678,408.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,326 : 511,281 = 511,281 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,326/511,281 = 511,281/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,326x = 511,281 × 511,281
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,326x = 261,408,260,961
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,408,260,961/385,326
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,408.05

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