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Finding the Third Proportional to 334,094 and 518,114

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Solution

The third proportional to 334,094 and 518,114 is: 803,492.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    334,094 : 518,114 = 518,114 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    334,094/518,114 = 518,114/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    334,094x = 518,114 × 518,114
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    334,094x = 268,442,116,996
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 268,442,116,996/334,094
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 803,492.78

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