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Finding the Third Proportional to 386,943 and 516,069

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Solution

The third proportional to 386,943 and 516,069 is: 688,285.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    386,943 : 516,069 = 516,069 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    386,943/516,069 = 516,069/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    386,943x = 516,069 × 516,069
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    386,943x = 266,327,212,761
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 266,327,212,761/386,943
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 688,285.39

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