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Finding the Third Proportional to 330,244 and 524,831

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Solution

The third proportional to 330,244 and 524,831 is: 834,072.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    330,244 : 524,831 = 524,831 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    330,244/524,831 = 524,831/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    330,244x = 524,831 × 524,831
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    330,244x = 275,447,578,561
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,447,578,561/330,244
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 834,072.92

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