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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,262 and 501,849

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,262 and 501,849 is: 757,993.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,262 : 501,849 = 501,849 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,262/501,849 = 501,849/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,262x = 501,849 × 501,849
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,262x = 251,852,418,801
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 251,852,418,801/332,262
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 757,993.45

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