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Finding the Third Proportional to 385,350 and 511,449

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Solution

The third proportional to 385,350 and 511,449 is: 678,811.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    385,350 : 511,449 = 511,449 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    385,350/511,449 = 511,449/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    385,350x = 511,449 × 511,449
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    385,350x = 261,580,079,601
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 261,580,079,601/385,350
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 678,811.68

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