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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,144 and 524,579

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,144 and 524,579 is: 831,007.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,144 : 524,579 = 524,579 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,144/524,579 = 524,579/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,144x = 524,579 × 524,579
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,144x = 275,183,127,241
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,183,127,241/331,144
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,007.44

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