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Finding the Third Proportional to 331,332 and 531,594

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Solution

The third proportional to 331,332 and 531,594 is: 852,897.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    331,332 : 531,594 = 531,594 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    331,332/531,594 = 531,594/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    331,332x = 531,594 × 531,594
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    331,332x = 282,592,180,836
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 282,592,180,836/331,332
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 852,897.34

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