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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,149 and 524,586

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,149 and 524,586 is: 831,017.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,149 : 524,586 = 524,586 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,149/524,586 = 524,586/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,149x = 524,586 × 524,586
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,149x = 275,190,471,396
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,190,471,396/331,149
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,017.07

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