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Finding the Third Proportional to 332,870 and 540,798

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Solution

The third proportional to 332,870 and 540,798 is: 878,608.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    332,870 : 540,798 = 540,798 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    332,870/540,798 = 540,798/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    332,870x = 540,798 × 540,798
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    332,870x = 292,462,476,804
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 292,462,476,804/332,870
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 878,608.70

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