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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,613 and 507,222

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,613 and 507,222 is: 773,493.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,613 : 507,222 = 507,222 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,613/507,222 = 507,222/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,613x = 507,222 × 507,222
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,613x = 257,274,157,284
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 257,274,157,284/332,613
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 773,493.99

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