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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,154 and 524,593

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,154 and 524,593 is: 831,026.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,154 : 524,593 = 524,593 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,154/524,593 = 524,593/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,154x = 524,593 × 524,593
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,154x = 275,197,815,649
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 275,197,815,649/331,154
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 831,026.70

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